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AR HB1030

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Rye

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes September 1 of each year as "Arkansas Music Appreciation Day" to honor the contributions of Arkansas musicians to the nation.

  • Designates Arkansas Music Appreciation Day as a memorial day, not a legal holiday.

  • Requires the Governor to issue a proclamation each year before September 1 commemorating the day.

  • The gubernatorial proclamation must comment on the significance of Arkansas musicians' contributions to national music and call upon citizens to observe the day.

  • Recognizes eight notable Arkansas musicians: Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Glen Campbell, Charlie Rich, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Al Green, Conway Twitty, and Floyd Cramer.

Legislative Description

An Act To Establish Arkansas Music Appreciation Day.

Last Action

Notification that HB1030 is now Act 546

3/21/2019

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/7/2019
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/11/2019
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs1/14/2019

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