Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SR32: Resolution; recognizing March 9th as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 10, 2026
What the bill says
A Resolution recognizing March 9 as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol; celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's son; thanking the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and the Oklahoma Film and Music Office for their work; and directing distribution.
From the enrolled text, March 10, 2026:
A Resolution recognizing March 9 as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol; celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's son; thanking the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and the Oklahoma Film and Music Office for their work; and directing distribution. WHEREAS, Bob Wills, born in 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 the 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 for future generations …
Sponsors
- Jo Dossett (D, SD-035) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State
- : Adopted, referred for enrollment
- : Direct to Calendar
- : Authored by Senator Dossett
- : First Reading
Common questions
- What is SR32?
- SR32 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Resolution; recognizing March 9th as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol.
- What does SR32 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution recognizing March 9 as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol; celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's son; thanking the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and the Oklahoma Film and Music Office for their work; and directing distribution.
- What is the status of SR32?
- Passed both chambers as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR32?
- Jo Dossett (D, SD-035).
- Where is the official record for SR32?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SR32&Session=2600
Source: official Oklahoma record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.