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J 518

Honoring St. Patrick and all persons of Irish descent upon the occasion of the 2025 celebration of St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 62 co-sponsors

The bill ceremonialy honors St. Patrick and Irish descendants on St. Patrick’s Day 2025, recognizing heritage and encouraging observances without creating new programs.

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Bill Summary · J 518

Summary of Bill J 518 — Honoring St. Patrick and all persons of Irish descent on St. Patrick’s Day, 2025

Overview

Bill J 518 is a ceremonial resolution that honors St. Patrick and all individuals of Irish descent in connection with the 2025 celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2025. The bill is classified as a resolution (non-fiscal, ceremonial in nature) and has been adopted by the legislature.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and celebrate the contributions of Irish Americans to the state and nation.
  • Commemorate the cultural heritage and historical significance of St. Patrick’s Day.
  • Express best wishes to communities of Irish descent and to those observing the holiday.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution memorializes and honors St. Patrick and all persons of Irish descent in connection with the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
  • As a ceremonial measure, it typically serves to acknowledge heritage, encourage cultural observances, and may direct the transmission of copies of the resolution to appropriate organizations and communities. (Note: the text provided does not specify explicit programmatic actions beyond recognition; this is standard for ceremonial resolutions.)

Who is Affected

  • Individuals of Irish descent within the state.
  • Cultural, educational, and community organizations that observe St. Patrick’s Day.
  • General public, through the official recognition of St. Patrick’s Day in state proceedings.

Legislative History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025.
  • Early action: Referred to Finance (as is common for introduced measures).
  • Subsequent movement: Reported to Calendar for Consideration (March 18, 2025).
  • Adoption: Adopted on March 17, 2025 and reaffirmed/adopted again on March 18, 2025.
  • Status: ADOPTED.

Sponsors and Support

  • Primary sponsor: Brian Kavanagh.
  • Cosponsors: A broad list of legislators including Mario Mattera, Gustavo Rivera, Michelle Hinchey, Luis R. Sepúlveda, Nathalia Fernandez, José M. Serrano, Robert Ortt, Toby Ann Stavisky, Robert Jackson, Zellnor Myrie, Patrick M. Gallivan, Christopher Ryan, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Mark Walczyk, Monica Martinez, Liz Krueger, George Borrello, Jamaal Bailey, Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., James Skoufis, and many others.
  • The extensive cross-chamber/cross-branch sponsorship suggests broad bicameral support for this ceremonial designation.

Fiscal and Procedural Details

  • As a resolution, the measure typically carries no direct fiscal impact or new program authority.
  • The procedural path included referral to committee, calendar placement, and passage through both chambers within a short timeframe surrounding the St. Patrick’s Day period.

Notes

  • The bill’s adopted status indicates formal recognition by the legislature of St. Patrick’s Day and Irish heritage for the year 2025.
  • This summary reflects the information available in the bill’s recorded actions and sponsor roster.

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

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