Oklahoma HR1036: Recognizing March 9th as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol; celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's son; thanking the Oklahoma Arts Council, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, and the Oklahoma Historical Society for their work; and directing distribution.

What the bill says

A Resolution designating March 9, 2026, as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol; celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's son, thanking the Oklahoma Arts Council, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, and the Oklahoma Historical Society for their work; and directing distribution.

From the enrolled text, March 10, 2026:

A Resolution designating March 9, 2026, as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol; celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's son, thanking the Oklahoma Arts Council, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, and the Oklahoma Historical Society for their work; and directing distribution. WHEREAS, Bob Wills, born on March 6, 1905, began playing fiddle in his youth before moving with his band, the Texas Playboys, to Oklahoma in 1934 to pursue business and creative opportunities; and WHEREAS, Bob Wills became known as the King of Western Swing as he helped originate and popularize a unique genre of music rooted in folk, jazz, and blues that would lead to the development of rock and roll and modern country music; and WHEREAS, Bob Wills entertained millions of people during his heyday -- performing twice weekly at what would become historic Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, playing live daily radio broadcasts, touring across the country, and appearing in more than a dozen movies; and WHEREAS, Bob Wills was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1968 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, and was named one of the 40 Greatest Men in Country Music by Country Music Television; and WHEREAS, Bob Wills' family has contributed his archival and artifacts collection to the Oklahoma Historical Society to be featured …

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Sponsors

• Jay Steagall (R, HD-043) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 10, 2026: Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State
2. March 9, 2026: Adopted, referred for enrollment
3. March 9, 2026: Considered
4. March 3, 2026: Authored by Representative Steagall
5. March 3, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR1036?

HR1036 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognizing March 9th as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol; celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's son; thanking the Oklahoma Arts Council, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, and the Oklahoma Historical Society for their work; and directing distribution.

What does HR1036 do?

In its own words: A Resolution designating March 9, 2026, as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol; celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's son, thanking the Oklahoma Arts Council, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, and the Oklahoma Historical Society for their work; and directing distribution.

What is the status of HR1036?

Passed both chambers as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State (March 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1036?

Jay Steagall (R, HD-043).

Where is the official record for HR1036?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HR1036&Session=2600