2007 House Bill 71 (Designate bluegrass as Kentucky's official music)

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Introduced by Rep. Ted "Teddy" Edmonds (D) on January 2, 2007, to designate bluegrass music as the official state music of Kentucky.
- Referred to the House State Government Committee on January 3, 2007.
- Reported in the House on February 8, 2007, favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar.
Passed in the House (94 to 0) on February 12, 2007. [Vote Details and Comments]
Received in the Senate on February 13, 2007.
- Referred to the Senate Economic Development, Tourism & Labor Committee on February 15, 2007.
- Reported in the Senate on March 6, 2007, favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules.
Passed in the Senate (38 to 0) on March 7, 2007. [Vote Details and Comments]
Received in the House on March 8, 2007.
Signed by Gov. Ernie Fletcher on March 19, 2007.

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1) Not for me [by thefoxdid on February 13, 2007]
Who cares? Hey, the best Bluegrass comes from the Eastern Kentucky Hills where there are no jobs. People get good at playing music from having so much time on their hands. Are we promoting this lifestyle?
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2) 2007 House Bill 71 (Designate bluegrass as Kentucky's official music) [by admin on January 1, 2001]
Introduced in the House on January 2, 2007, to designate bluegrass music as the official state music of Kentucky

The vote was 94 in favor, 0 opposed and 6 not voting

(House Roll Call 0 at House Journal 0)

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