Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 2, 2026Result: passed
(20) (0) (0) (1)
Senate bill · S9489 (2025-26)
Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to the Gorham Pageant of Bands
Latest action Jun 2, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A11194, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Dedicates a portion of the state highway system in the town of Gorham, county of Ontario, to the Gorham Pageant of Bands.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Highway Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To dedicate a portion of the state highway system to the Gorham Pageant of Bands
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Transportation · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.
The sponsor's argument
Why Pamela Helming says this is needed
Founded in 1960 by nationally recognized composer Jack Bullock, the Gorham Pageant of Bands stood as a cherished local tradition for nearly sixty years, bringing together tens of thousands of student musicians in a series of competitions, concerts, and parades. It serves as one of the region's most cherished musical traditions, with a mural created to celebrate its history recently sparking inspiration for the return of the Pageant. At its peak, the Pageant drew more than 20,000 spectators annually, serving as the gem of the Marcus Whitman school community and one of New York State's premier celebrations of the arts. The pageant was last held in 2018, and is returning in 2026, coinciding with America's 250th Birthday. Gorham's status as the Pageant's host earned it the nickname "The Bandstand of the Finger Lakes." This legislation dedicates a portion of state route 245 to the Gorham Pageant of Bands within the town of Gorham, honoring the legacy of this irreplaceable celebration of the talent of the Finger Lakes.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 2, 2026Result: passed
(61) (0) (0) (2)
Full history
- Jun 2, 2026
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 2, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 2, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1558
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1558
NY Senate
- Jun 2, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
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- Mar 17, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate