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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025
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A N A C T
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS
Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Cotter, Carson, Dawson, Baginski, Phillips,
Shanley, Cortvriend, Boylan, and Edwards
Date Introduced: January 24, 2025
Referred To: House Special Legislation
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 42-4 of the General Laws entitled "State Emblems" is hereby 1
amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
42-4-24. State music. 3
The music genre of rhythm and blues is hereby designated as the state music. For purposes 4
of this section, rhythm and blues is defined as music which contains elements of pop, soul, funk, 5
hip-hop and electronic music. 6
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 7
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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 1
elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music. 2
This act would take effect upon passage. 3
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