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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Solomon, and Diaz

     Date Introduced: January 12, 2023

     Referred To: House Special Legislation

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 42-4 of the General Laws entitled "State Emblems" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     42-4-24. State music.

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     The music genre of rhythm and blues is hereby designated as the state music. For purposes

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of this section, rhythm and blues is defined as music which contains elements of pop, soul, funk,

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hip-hop and electronic music.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS

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     This act would designate as the state music, the genre of rhythm and blues which contains

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elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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