HB 4119
Arizona jazz day
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Bill overview
This bill designates April 30th of each year as Arizona Jazz Day. It aims to recognize the historical and cultural significance of jazz music within Arizona and encourage its celebration. Importantly, the bill clarifies that Arizona Jazz Day is not a legal holiday. It encourages residents to participate in events and promote music education.
Key provisions
- Designates April 30th as Arizona Jazz Day.
- Recognizes the historical and cultural significance of jazz music.
- Encourages promotion of music education.
- Promotes statewide participation in jazz-related events and programs.
Who is affected
- Residents of Arizona
- Music educators
- Jazz musicians and enthusiasts
Notable changes
- Establishes a new observance day dedicated to jazz music.
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| REFERENCE TITLE: Arizona jazz day |
| State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session 2026 |
| HB 4119 |
| Introduced by Representatives Crews: Cavero, Garcia, Liguori, Volk;� Senator Sears |
AN ACT
amending Title 1, chapter 3, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 1-323; relating to holidays.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 1, chapter 3, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 1-323, to read:
START_STATUTE1-323. Arizona jazz day
A. April 30, in each year, shall be observed as Arizona jazz day.
B. Arizona jazz day is not a legal holiday.
C. On Arizona jazz day, residents of this state are encouraged to do all of the following:
1. Recognize the historical and cultural SIGNIFICANCE of jazz music and its influence on American and Arizona heritage.
2. Promote music education and jazz's role in inspiring creativity, unity and cross-cultural understanding.
3. Encourage statewide participation in events, festivals and educational programs that celebrate International Jazz Day. END_STATUTE