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SR 210

Commending Lawrence Douglas Wilder.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird and 39 co-sponsors

Designates June as African-American Music Appreciation Month in Louisiana; a nonbinding ceremonial resolution that encourages observances without funding or legal changes.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR210ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 210

Summary — SR 210 (2025): Recognizing June as "African‑American Music Appreciation Month" (Louisiana)

Purpose and intent

SR 210 is a ceremonial/symbolic Senate resolution that designates the month of June as "African‑American Music Appreciation Month" in the State of Louisiana. The resolution’s purpose is to formally recognize and honor the historical and ongoing contributions of African‑American musicians, composers, performers, and music traditions (e.g., jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, hip‑hop and related forms) to Louisiana’s cultural life, economy, and identity, and to encourage statewide observance and educational activities during June.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes June each year as "African‑American Music Appreciation Month" in Louisiana.
  • Encourages state and local government bodies, schools, cultural institutions, museums, music venues, and community organizations to observe the month with appropriate programs, events, and educational activities that highlight African‑American musical heritage and contributions.
  • Contains no authorizations for spending, no changes to law, and does not create regulatory obligations; it is a nonbinding, ceremonial declaration.

Who is affected

  • Direct legal impact: none. As a resolution, SR 210 does not change statutes, regulations, or appropriate funds.
  • Practical/cultural impact: African‑American musicians and music organizations, schools, cultural institutions, tourism and arts promoters, and the general public may use the designation as a basis for programming, events, exhibits, curricula, and promotional activities each June.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: March 3, 2025.
  • Senate action: Read by title; rules suspended; read a second time by title and adopted. Recorded votes show adoption by the Senate (June 12, 2025) with 33 yeas, 0 nays. The resolution was enrolled and forwarded on June 12, 2025.
  • Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial).
  • Related/companion measure: SCR 234.

Sponsors

Primary and co‑sponsors include Senators Marty Harbin, Drew Echols, Timothy Bearden, Russ Goodman, Sam Watson, Lee Anderson, Jason Anavitarte, Regina Ashford Barrow, and others (several additional co‑sponsors listed).

Practical note

Because SR 210 is a nonbinding recognition, implementation of observances and programming will rely on voluntary action by state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and community groups rather than on statutory mandates or appropriations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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