Louisiana SR210: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes the month of June as "African-American Music Appreciation Month" in Louisiana.

What the bill says

A resolution To recognize the month of June as "African-American Music Appreciation Month" in Louisiana and to honor the invaluable contributions of African-American artists from Louisiana to the rich cultural heritage and global legacy of American music.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION To recognize the month of June as "African-American Music Appreciation Month" in Louisiana and to honor the invaluable contributions of African-American artists from Louisiana to the rich cultural heritage and global legacy of American music. WHEREAS, in 1979, President Jimmy Carter designated June as "Black Music Month", a national celebration of African-American musical achievement; and in 2009, President Barack Obama re-established the observance under the name "African-American Music Appreciation Month" to more accurately reflect the impact and origins of this music; and WHEREAS, African-American music has served as a foundation of American culture and identity, shaping the nation's artistic, social, and political landscape through genres such as gospel, blues, jazz, zydeco, funk, R&B, and Hip-Hop; and WHEREAS, Louisiana has long been a cradle of musical innovation, producing a "gumbo" of sonic traditions that include jazz in New Orleans, zydeco and Creole rhythms in the Acadiana region, gospel choirs, blues musicians, and more; and WHEREAS, Louisiana has also left a transformative imprint on Hip-Hop music, rising from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential centers of rap in the world; and Page 1 of SLS 25RS-3211 ORIGINAL SR NO. WHEREAS, though Hip-Hop's roots trace back to a 1973 block party in the Bronx with DJ Kool Herc and MC Coke La Rock, Louisiana would soon claim its …

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Sponsors

• Barrow, Regina (D, 15) · primary sponsor
• Schamerhorn, Rodney (R, 24)
• Bouie, Joseph (D)
• Bagley, Larry (R, 7)
• Cathey Jr., Stewart (R, 33)
• Crews, Raymond (R, 8)
• Bamburg Jr., Dennis (R, 5)
• Jackson-Andrews, Katrina (D, 34)
• Jenkins, Sam (D, 39)
• McMath, Patrick (R, 11)
• Miller, Gregory (R, 19)
• Turner, Christopher (R, 12)

Latest actions

1. June 12, 2025: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
2. June 12, 2025: By a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays.
3. June 12, 2025: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.

Votes

• Senate Vote on SR 210, CO-AUTHORS (#1013) (June 12, 2025): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on SR 210, ADOPT (#1012) (June 12, 2025): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SR210?

SR210 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes the month of June as "African-American Music Appreciation Month" in Louisiana.

What does SR210 do?

In its own words: A resolution To recognize the month of June as "African-American Music Appreciation Month" in Louisiana and to honor the invaluable contributions of African-American artists from Louisiana to the rich cultural heritage and global legacy of American music.

What is the status of SR210?

Passed both chambers as of June 12, 2025. Latest action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted. (June 12, 2025).

Who sponsored SR210?

Barrow, Regina (D, 15), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR210?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=SR210