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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT – STATE EMBLEMS | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, and Williams | |
Date Introduced: January 25, 2021 | |
Referred To: House Special Legislation | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 42-4 of the General Laws entitled "State Emblems" is hereby |
2 | amended by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 42-4-22. State music. |
4 | The music genre of rhythm and blues is hereby designated as the state music. For purposes |
5 | of this section, rhythm and blues is defined as music which contains elements of pop, soul, funk, |
6 | hip-hop and electronic music. |
7 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT – STATE EMBLEMS | |
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1 | This act would designate the music genre of rhythm and blues as the state music. |
2 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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