Designating August 8, 2024, as Day of Clogging
This bill designates August 8, 2024, as the official "Day of Clogging" in Alabama to honor the cultural heritage of clog dancing. The resolution recognizes the art form's roots in European, Native American, and African traditions and highlights its influence on American entertainment. It specifically commemorates William "Bill" Nichols, a notable figure in the clogging community who passed away on that date. The measure serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the state's clogging enthusiasts rather than establishing new laws or regulations.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced May 8, 2024
Signed May 17, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
4
May 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported from RULES (RULES)
lower
May 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
May 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)
lower
May 8, 2024
Committee
Received in the House and referred to the House committee on RULES
lower
May 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Waggoner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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