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MS HC18

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Reecy Dickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges state appointments for agency directors, commissioners and boards to be more reflective of Mississippi's demographics and diversity
  • Cites state population data: females comprise 51.5%, males 48.5%; African Americans 37.2%, Whites 60.6%; Hispanic/Latino 2.2%, Asians 0.85%
  • References employment distribution across occupations and income levels, ranging from service occupations (16.9%) to management/professional roles (28.9%)
  • Resolves that Mississippi supports greater diversity in state-level appointments to provide holistic services and reflect the needs of all Mississippians
  • Directs copies be furnished 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

4/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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