New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8959: Relates to requirements for a course of instruction relating to the Irish potato famine
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8959 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requirements for a course of instruction relating to the Irish potato famine. Primary sponsor: Bill Weber (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to a course of instruction relating to the potato famine which resulted in mass starvation in Ireland from 1845-1850.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Weber | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION