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Introduced
06/04/2019
06/04/2019
In Committee
01/02/2020
01/02/2020
Crossed Over
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
Passed
02/14/2020
02/14/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/19/2020
02/19/2020
Introduced Session
23rd Council
Bill Summary
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY - Law 23-71 designates Go-Go music as the official music of the District of Columbia and requires the Mayor to implement a program to support, preserve, and archive Go-Go music and its history.
AI Summary
This bill designates Go-Go music as the official music of the District of Columbia and requires the Mayor to create a plan to support, preserve, and archive Go-Go music and its history. Go-Go music originated in D.C. in the 1960s-1970s, drawing inspiration from funk, blues, soul, and salsa, and has become a unifying cultural and artistic expression for local communities. The bill also repeals certain provisions related to the taxation of go-go music performances.
Sponsors (13)
Charles Allen (D)*,
Anita Bonds (D)*,
Mary Cheh (D)*,
Jack Evans (D)*,
Vince Gray (D)*,
David Grosso (I)*,
Kenyan McDuffie (I)*,
Phil Mendelson (D)*,
Brianne Nadeau (D)*,
Elissa Silverman (I)*,
Brandon Todd (D)*,
Robert White (D)*,
Trayon White (D)*,
Last Action
Law L23-0071, Effective from Apr 11, 2020 Published in DC Register Vol 67 and Page 4851 (on 05/08/2020)
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