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AL HJR492

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Marcel Black

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Alabama Music Hall of Fame Board was created in 1977 to honor those who made outstanding contributions to music in Alabama or elsewhere.

  • 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.

  • The Authority is located in Colbert County and may solicit donations and contributions from private sources.

  • Alabama Tourism Department launched the Year of Alabama Music campaign in January 2011.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules5/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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