New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5591: Establishes an Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leadership institute within the state university of New York
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5591 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes an Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leadership institute within the state university of New York. Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leadership institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Liu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Monica Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION