HB336 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mike CurtisMarcel BlackJohnny Mack Morrow

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

"Alabama", the poem and music, designated as state anthem, "Stars Fell on Alabama", designated as state song, Sec. 1-2-16 am'd.

Summary

HB336 would change Alabama's official symbols by making the Alabama poem and its music the state anthem and designating Stars Fell On Alabama as the state song.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 1-2-16 of the Alabama Code to designate the poem Alabama with its original music as the state anthem. It designates the song Stars Fell On Alabama as the state song. The bill notes that the poem and music were gifts to the people and that the music was adopted by the Alabama Federation of Music Clubs. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the governor.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Alabama whose state symbols would be officially recognized as a state anthem and state song
• Schools, colleges, and state agencies that use these symbols in ceremonies, materials, or programs
• Musicians and music organizations, especially the Alabama Federation of Music Clubs whose approved music is formally designated
• The original creators of the works, Julia S. Tutwiler and Edna Gockel-Gussen

Key Provisions

• Designates the poem Alabama with its original music as the state anthem of Alabama
• Designates the song Stars Fell On Alabama as the state song of Alabama
• Acknowledges that the music was approved and adopted by the Alabama Federation of Music Clubs and that the poem is a gift to the people
• Effective date: on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval

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Subjects

State Symbols