New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York J2317: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Binghamton University in 2026
Status: Passed both chambers, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 29, 2026:
Senate Resolution No. 2317 BY: Senator WEBB COMMEMORATING the 80th Anniversary of Binghamton University in 2026 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those institutions of commitment and high achievement whose purpose and endeavor have been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the education of the citizens of this noble Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Binghamton University, named a top-ranked "Public Ivy" school by Forbes, in 2026; and WHEREAS, In 1946, Binghamton University was first established as Triple Cities College to serve the needs of local veterans returning from service in World War II; originally located in Endicott, New York, five miles west of the present campus, the fledgling school was a branch of Syracuse University; and WHEREAS, Four years later, the College was incorporated into the State University of New York (SUNY) and renamed Harpur College in honor of Robert Harpur, a Colonial teacher, patriot, and pioneer who helped settle the area west of Binghamton; and WHEREAS, In 1961, the campus moved across the Susquehanna River to Vestal; growing enrollment and a reputation for excellence soon led to the selection of Harpur College as one of four doctorate-granting University …
Sponsors
- Lea Webb (D, 52) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Addabbo (D, 15)
- Jacob Ashby (R, 43)
- Jamaal Bailey (D, 36)
- April Baskin (D, 63)
- George Borrello (R, 57)
- Bottcher, Erik (D, 47)
- Jabari Brisport (D, 25)
- Samra Brouk (D, 55)
- Siela Bynoe (D, 6)
- Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R, 9)
- Stephen Chan (R, 17)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
- : ADOPTED
- : REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
- : REFERRED TO FINANCE
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is J2317?
- J2317 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Binghamton University in 2026.
- What is the status of J2317?
- Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored J2317?
- Lea Webb (D, 52), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for J2317?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J2317
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.