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AL HJR492
Joint Resolution
Status
5/4/2011
Primary Sponsor
Marcel Black
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AI Summary
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Alabama Music Hall of Fame Board was created in 1977 to honor those who made outstanding contributions to music in Alabama or elsewhere.
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Alabama Music Hall of Fame Authority was established by constitutional amendment in 1988 and may issue up to $2,500,000 in bonds, but currently receives no legislative appropriations.
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The Authority is located in Colbert County and may solicit donations and contributions from private sources.
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Alabama Tourism Department launched the Year of Alabama Music campaign in January 2011.
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Legislature urges the Alabama Department of Tourism to immediately cease the Year of Music 2011 campaign, citing the state's unwillingness to commit resources to fund the music heritage initiative.
Legislative Description
Tourism Department urged to discontinue Year of Alabama Music 2011 campaign due to lack of appropriation
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
5/4/2011