Missouri HB2798: Designates November 26th each year as "Tina Turner Day"

What the bill says

To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Tina Turner day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 9.396, to read as follows: 9.396. November twenty-sixth each year is hereby designated as "Tina Turner 2 Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate 3 events and activities to honor the "Queen of Rock 'n Roll" whose career started when 4 she performed during the intermission of Ike Turner's shows in St. Louis night clubs. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-f.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Tina Turner day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 9.396, to read as follows: 9.396. November twenty-sixth each year is hereby designated as "Tina Turner 2 Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate 3 events and activities to honor the "Queen of Rock 'n Roll" whose career started when 4 she performed during the intermission of Ike Turner's shows in St. Louis night clubs. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Anderson, Marlon (D, 076) · primary sponsor
• Kem Smith (D, 068)
• Marla Smith (D, 074)

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. : Read Second Time (H)