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H7086 2026 -- H 7086 ======== LC003179 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ A N A C T RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Fogarty, Cortvriend, Donovan, Fellela, McNamara, Azzinaro, Speakman, Boylan, and Read Date Introduced: January 14, 2026 Referred To: House Special Legislation It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: 1 SECTION 1. Chapter 42-4 of the General Laws entitled State Emblems is hereby 2 amended by adding thereto the following section: 3 42-4-24. State music. 4 The music genre of rhythm and blues is hereby designated as the state music. For purposes 5 of this section, rhythm and blues is defined as music which contains elements of pop, soul, funk, 6 hip-hop and electronic music. 7 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. ======== LC003179 ======== EXPLANATION BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF A N A C T RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS *** 1 This act would designate as the state music, the genre of rhythm and blues which contains 2 elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music. 3 This act would take effect upon passage. ======== LC003179 ======== LC003179 - Page 2 of 2
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