AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS
SB 755 designates rhythm and blues (defined as music blending pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic elements) as the state's official music. This procedural bill directly affects state symbolism and public representation, not policy or funding. The measure would take effect immediately upon passage and requires no further legislative action beyond approval. The bill is currently pending further study after a committee hearing.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bridget Valverde
DDemocratic
P
Jonathon Acosta
DDemocratic
P
Lori Urso
DDemocratic
P
Meghan Kallman
DDemocratic
P
Tiara Mack
DDemocratic
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