New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Assembly

J2229 — Commending Class of 2026 Valedictorian Ari Alexander-Melville and Salutatorian Maharus Islam of Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence & Equity, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

Last action — Adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Assembly

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill commends students for their academic achievements.

The bill recognizes Ari Alexander-Melville and Maharus Islam for their accomplishments as valedictorian and salutatorian of Brooklyn Community High School. It aims to celebrate their excellence and commitment to equity in education.

Summary

Commending Class of 2026 Valedictorian Ari Alexander-Melville and Salutatorian Maharus Islam of Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence & Equity, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ADOPTED

  2. REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

  3. ADOPTED

  4. REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

  5. REFERRED TO FINANCE

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does J2229 do?
Commending Class of 2026 Valedictorian Ari Alexander-Melville and Salutatorian Maharus Islam of Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence & Equity, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments
Who sponsors J2229?
J2229 is sponsored by Roxanne J. Persaud.
What is the current status of J2229?
This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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