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