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This bill amends Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to designate Juneteenth (June 19th) as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi. Specifically, the bill adds "the nineteenth day of June (Juneteenth)" to the existing list of legal holidays in the state, which currently includes other significant dates like New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Independence Day, and Christmas Day. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and has gained increased national recognition in recent years, with many states and the federal government now recognizing it as an official holiday. By adding Juneteenth to the list of legal holidays, the bill ensures that state employees will have a paid day off and recognizes the historical significance of the date in marking the end of slavery in the United States. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage, allowing state offices and institutions to plan for the new legal holiday.

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