Missouri HB3344: Designates March twelfth each year as "Charlie Parker Day" in Missouri

What the bill says

To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Charlie Parker day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.513, to read as follows: 9.513. March twelfth each year is hereby designated as "Charlie Parker Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the life and contributions of Charlie Parker, an influential saxophonist, band leader, and composer who was also a leading figure in the development of bebop. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclo.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Charlie Parker day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.513, to read as follows: 9.513. March twelfth each year is hereby designated as "Charlie Parker Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the life and contributions of Charlie Parker, an influential saxophonist, band leader, and composer who was also a leading figure in the development of bebop. ✔ 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

• Tiffany Price (D, 026) · primary sponsor
• Kem Smith (D, 068)

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 19, 2026: Read Second Time (H)