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J 1275

Mourning the death of Nancy Lieberman, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

Expresses formal mourning and honors Nancy Lieberman’s life and community contributions, serving as a ceremonial, non-binding tribute.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 1275

Legislative Bill Summary — J 1275

Overview

J 1275 is a commemorative resolution titled “Mourning the death of Nancy Lieberman, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community.” The bill is classified as a resolution and is currently in the Finance committee. It was introduced on September 26, 2025. The primary sponsor is Pete Harckham.

Purpose and Intent

  • Expresses formal mourning and honors the life and community contributions of Nancy Lieberman.
  • Serves as an official tribute recognizing Lieberman as a distinguished citizen and devoted community member.
  • Provides a ceremonial, non-binding acknowledgment rather than imposing any policy or funding requirements.

Key Provisions (as typically included in memorial resolutions)

  • Acknowledgment of Lieberman’s character, service, and impact on the community.
  • Expressions of sympathy and condolences to the family and friends.
  • Recognition of specific achievements or community leadership (as described in the bill’s text).
  • Directions for the clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to relatives or representatives, and possibly to local institutions or organizations connected to Lieberman (exact recipients would be specified in the final text).
  • Statement that the resolution be entered into official records as a memorial tribute.

Affected Parties

  • Nancy Lieberman and her immediate family, friends, and associates.
  • The local community and any organizations referenced in the resolution.
  • The legislature and the public, which gain a formal, ceremonial acknowledgment of Lieberman’s contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Referred to the Finance committee (indicating it will undergo committee review before potential floor consideration).
  • Legislative actions recorded: Two entries on 2025-09-26 both show “REFERRED TO FINANCE,” likely a clerical duplication.
  • As a resolution, passage is a formal, non-binding act expressing sentiment and recognition; it does not enact policy or appropriate funds.

Sponsor

  • Pete Harckham (primary sponsor)

Next Steps

  • If approved by the Finance committee and subsequently by the full chamber, the resolution would be enrolled and presented as an official memorial tribute.
  • The text will specify exact acknowledgment language, recipient copies, and any ceremonial references.

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

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