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SJR 137

Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ.*

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Greenstein and 15 co-sponsors

Designates June 10, 2026 as Christina Grimmie Day in New Jersey to honor her contributions to music and her ties to the state.

Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (77-0-0)
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Bill Summary · SJR 137

Summary: SJR 137 (Session 222, New Jersey) — Designates June 10, 2026 as "Christina Grimmie Day" in New Jersey

Purpose and intent

  • SJR 137 designates a commemorative statewide observance in New Jersey by establishing June 10, 2026 as “Christina Grimmie Day.”
  • The resolution honors Christina Grimmie, recognizing her as a singer, songwriter, and performer with ties to New Jersey, and seeks to celebrate her legacy and impact on music and the community.

Key provisions

  • Official designation: June 10, 2026 is proclaimed as Christina Grimmie Day in the state of New Jersey.
  • Scope: The designation is symbolic and intended to recognize Grimmie’s contributions to the arts and her ties to New Jersey.
  • Observance: The bill typically would encourage appropriate observances by state and local governments, schools, and community organizations, such as commemorative events, educational activities, or related acknowledgments. (Specific observance activities are generally left to institutions to determine.)

Affected parties

  • Christina Grimmie’s family, fans, and her broader community in New Jersey.
  • State and local government agencies, school districts, cultural groups, and community organizations that may participate in or sponsor observances.
  • Public at-large readers and residents who may learn about Grimmie’s legacy through commemorative activities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Type: Joint Resolution (SJR) introducing a memorial designation.
  • Sponsor information: Co-sponsors listed are Latham Tiver and Troy Singleton.
  • Effective date: As a concurrent resolution, it designates a day for a specific year (June 10, 2026). Such resolutions often do not require budgetary allocations or regulatory changes; they primarily create a formal recognition.
  • Legislative toll: Typically requires passage by both houses of the New Jersey Legislature and assent by the Governor to become official, though many concurrent resolutions have ceremonial effect regardless of activation beyond formal designation.

Impact and considerations

  • The designation brings attention to Christina Grimmie’s contributions and her connection to New Jersey.
  • It provides a formal framework for commemorations on that date, potentially including school programs, community events, or library and museum exhibits.
  • No new funding, regulatory changes, or programmatic mandates are typically attached to such commemorative resolutions; any implementation of observances would be at the discretion of local entities.

If you’d like, I can add a brief background on Christina Grimmie and examples of how other states handle similar commemorative designations for context.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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