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MS HB776

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the second Monday in October (Columbus Day) as an official legal holiday in Mississippi

  • Adds "Civil Rights Memorial Day" to be observed on the third Monday of February alongside Washington's birthday

  • Declares the last day of February as "African American Day" to honor contributions by American citizens of African descent, as a day of recognition but not a legal holiday

  • Declares August 26 as "Women's Day" to honor contributions by American women, as a day of recognition but not a legal holiday

  • Effective date of July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Legal holiday; provide that Columbus Day shall be.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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