HR718 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Blaine Galliher Barry Mask Joe Hubbard Gerald H. Allen Dickie Drake Mike Ball Pat Moore Johnny Mack Morrow Patricia Todd Butch Taylor Henry A. White Bill J. Dukes Mike Curtis Terry Spicer Elaine Beech
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Tourism Department urged to develop online music poll on its website for Official State Song, Official State Anthem
Summary: A House resolution urging the Alabama Tourism Department to create an online poll on its website to choose the Official State Song and Official State Anthem, along with related musical preferences.
What This Bill Does
If adopted, the resolution requests the Tourism Department to develop an online poll by October 1, 2010, allowing Alabamians to vote on the Official State Song, Official State Anthem, a favorite musician, a song about Alabama, and a favorite Alabama performer. It also requires that the poll results be tabulated and published by April 1, 2011, in coordination with the Tourism and Travel Committee. Additionally, it directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to the Director of the Alabama Tourism Department.

Who It Affects
Alabama Tourism Department — would implement and publish an online poll and manage the process.
Alabamians (state residents) — would be able to participate in the poll and influence selections related to state music symbols and favorites.
Tourism and Travel Committee (Alabama House) — would coordinate with the Department on publishing the poll results.
Director of the Alabama Tourism Department — would receive a copy of the resolution.

Key Provisions
Urges the Alabama Tourism Department to develop an online poll on its website by October 1, 2010 to let residents vote on Official State Song, Official State Anthem, a favorite musician, a favorite song about Alabama, and a favorite Alabama performer.
Requires the poll results to be tabulated and published by April 1, 2011 in coordination with the Tourism and Travel Committee.
Requires delivery of a copy of the resolution to the Director of the Alabama Tourism Department.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative

Bill Actions

Guin motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

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Documents

Bill Text (Introduced) HR718 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced

Source: Alabama Legislature