HJR161 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kelvin LawrenceRepresentative
Democrat
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center, 20th Anniversary, celebrated
Summary: HJR161 is a House Joint Resolution that recognizes and celebrates the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center on its 20th anniversary and its contributions to Alabama's Black Belt region.
What This Bill Does
It would formally recognize the Center's role in promoting arts, culture, and education. It would acknowledge its contributions to the Black Belt region's economy, noting that it represents more than 580 artists with over $2.27 million in sales and attracts about 13,000 visitors annually. It would affirm the Center's engagement with schools, civic organizations, and community arts groups through demonstrations and workshops.

Who It Affects
Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center and the more than 580 artists it represents, through formal recognition by the Legislature.
Residents and visitors of Alabama's Black Belt region who experience the Center's arts, education programs, and the resulting cultural and economic vitality.

Key Provisions
Commends and celebrates the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center on its 20th anniversary.
Recognizes the Center's contributions to the cultural and economic vitality of Alabama's Black Belt region.
Acknowledges the Center's mission to promote fine arts and heritage crafts, provide arts education, and support artist development.
Recognizes the Center's outreach to schools, civic organizations, and community arts groups through demonstrations and workshops.

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Subjects: Resolutions