Bill > HB1556

This bill amends the Arkansas Music Appreciation Day legislation by changing the date of the celebration from September 1 to March 1 each year. The bill includes legislative findings that highlight the importance of Arkansas musicians to the state's cultural history and their ongoing contributions to music. The legislation aims to recognize and celebrate Arkansas musicians by encouraging them to perform at the State Capitol Building rotunda on March 1. Specifically, the bill modifies existing state code to require the Governor to issue a proclamation each year before March 1, which will comment on Arkansas musicians' contributions to national music and call upon citizens to observe the day. The legislative findings emphasize the significance of this recognition, noting that Arkansas musicians deserve appreciation for their artistic achievements both within the state and beyond its borders.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1556&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R