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MS HC43

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Willie Perkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges state appointments for agency directors, commissioners, and boards to reflect Mississippi's demographic and diversity composition

  • References current state demographics including 51.5% female, 48.5% male; 37.2% African American, 60.6% White; 2.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.85% Asian

  • Notes employment distribution across occupational categories: 28.9% in management/professional, 16.9% in service, 24.7% in sales/office, and 17.1% in production/transportation

  • Asserts that utilizing diverse backgrounds in state appointments will provide positive impact and better reflect the needs of all Mississippians

  • Directs distribution of resolution to the Speaker of the House, Lieutenant Governor, Governor, and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

State appointments, certain; urge to reflect more of the demographics and diversity of the state.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/28/2010

Full Bill Text

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