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MS SB2844

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to use remaining funds from a $250,000 appropriation originally made in 1995 and 2002 for restoring the Mississippi Monument at Vicksburg National Military Park

  • Permits the Department to enter into an agreement with the National Park Service to place remaining funds in an interest-bearing Maintenance Escrow Account

  • Expands allowable uses of the funds beyond the original Mississippi Monument to include restoring and replacing monuments, markers, and tablets at Vicksburg National Military Park or other landmarks within the City of Vicksburg

  • Requires approval and direction from both the National Park Service and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign before distributing escrow funds

Legislative Description

Mississippi Department of Archives and History; may use certain funds to restore monuments at Vicksburg National Military Park.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/27/2010

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