New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1572: Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of NASCAR at Watkins Glen International
Status: Passed both chambers, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 2, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1572 BY: M. of A. Palmesano COMMEMORATING the 40th Anniversary of NASCAR at Watkins Glen International WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and support events of significance which contribute to the entertainment and vitality of the communities they serve and which exemplify the history and development of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of NASCAR at Watkins Glen International; and WHEREAS, Watkins Glen International began in 1948, when Cameron Argetsinger proposed an amateur road race to be called the "Watkins Glen Grand Prix" to the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Although the first NASCAR race at Watkins Glen International was held in 1957, the event became a recurring yearly tradition on Sunday, August 10, 1986; and WHEREAS, The true inaugural running saw Tim Richmond take home the checkered flag, and acted as an opportunity for Watkins Glen International to become one of NASCAR's most well-known tracks; and WHEREAS, The overwhelming success of the NASCAR event at Watkins Glen International has brought important economic growth to the region and opened the door to several new partnerships and special events fans can look forward to, including visits from …
Sponsors
- Philip Palmesano (R, 132) · primary sponsor
- Christopher Friend (R, 124)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : INTRODUCED
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1572?
- K1572 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of NASCAR at Watkins Glen International.
- What is the status of K1572?
- Passed both chambers as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1572?
- Philip Palmesano (R, 132), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for K1572?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1572
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.