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MO HB887

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Ellington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 19th of each year as "El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Observation Day" in Missouri
  • Honors El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) as a human rights activist and advocate for African American rights who promoted equality and self-determination
  • Recommends Missourians observe the day through activities celebrating his life and raising awareness of his civil rights legacy
  • Encourages using the observance to promote ending violence, crime, substance abuse, and self-loathing in low-income urban communities
  • Adds new section 9.196 to Chapter 9 of Missouri Revised Statutes

Legislative Description

Designates May 19 of each year as "El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Observation Day" in Missouri

Last Action

Referred: Trade and Tourism(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Trade and Tourism5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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