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MS HB243
Bill
Status
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Holland
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AI Summary
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Changes the name of Mississippi University for Women to "Mississippi University for Women and Men" effective July 1, 2010
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Amends Section 37-117-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, to update the institution's official name while preserving all existing rights, powers, and prerogatives
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Designates "The W" as the institution's alternative name, with legislative intent that this become its recognized identifier
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Updates Section 37-101-1 to reflect the new name in the list of state institutions of higher learning under Board of Trustees control
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Provides that all prior references to "Mississippi State College for Women," "Mississippi College for Women," or "Mississippi University for Women" shall be construed as referring to the renamed institution
Legislative Description
Mississippi University for Women; change name of the university to Mississippi University for Women and Men.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010