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MS HB825
MS HB825State holiday; exclusively recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on the third Monday of January.
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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclusively Recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday On The Third Monday Of January; To Remove Robert E. Lee's Birthday As A Legal State Holiday; To Remove Confederate Memorial Day As A Legal State Holiday; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to exclusively recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on the third Monday of January. It removes Robert E. Lee's birthday and Confederate Memorial Day as legal state holidays. The bill also clarifies the observance of Armistice or Veterans' Day in public schools, and specifies that the act will take effect on July 1, 2023.
Sponsors (5)
Bryant W. Clark (D)*,
Kabir Karriem (D)*,
Robert Sanders (D)*,
Zakiya Summers (D)*,
Cheikh Taylor (D)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 01/31/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2023/pdf/history/HB/HB0825.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0825IN.htm |
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