New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Resolution
AR 47: Urges Major League Baseball to adopt Negro Leagues Day on May 2 of each year.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
AR 47 is a resolution introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Urges Major League Baseball to adopt Negro Leagues Day on May 2 of each year. Primary sponsor: Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D., Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee