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MS SC669

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Albert Butler

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to jointly establish and organize a Mississippi Legislative Prayer Caucus, a nonpartisan body offering legislators regular opportunities to pray for God's wisdom and blessing on the country and state
  • Membership is open to any member of the Mississippi Senate or House of Representatives on a voluntary, nonpartisan basis with no membership fee; members must apply in writing and may resign at any time
  • Leadership of the caucus alternates annually between the Senate and House, with the Lieutenant Governor appointing the first Chairman to serve until the 2011 Regular Session, after which the Speaker appoints the second Chairman
  • Meetings are to be held primarily in the New Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi, with the Chairman authorized to designate alternate locations and call meetings
  • The caucus is authorized to coordinate its programs and meetings with the Congressional Prayer Caucus, which was established in 2005 by members of the U.S. House of Representatives

Legislative Description

Authorize the establishment of a Mississippi Legislative Prayer Caucus.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/29/2010

Full Bill Text

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