MissouriMissouri would mark March 12 each year as Charlie Parker Day
Missouri would mark March 12 each year as Charlie Parker Day, encouraging residents to celebrate the musician’s life and contributions.
What it does
Missouri would mark March 12 each year as Charlie Parker Day. Residents would be encouraged to join suitable events celebrating Parker’s life and work.
Argument forA yearly celebration could help people learn about Charlie Parker’s music and his role in developing bebop.
Argument againstSince residents would only be encouraged to take part, celebrations could vary across Missouri depending on local interest.
More detail
Missouri would designate March 12 each year as Charlie Parker Day. The designation would apply throughout Missouri and honor saxophonist, band leader, and composer Charlie Parker. Residents would be encouraged, but not required, to join appropriate events and activities. The designation would apply on March 12 each year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Feb 19Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Feb 18Introduced and Read First Time (H)Introduced