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MS HB1333

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Holland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates "Mississippi Song," written by Jim Weatherly in 1971, as the official state song of Mississippi and codifies it as Section 3-3-57 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Repeals Chapter 654 of the Laws of 1962, which had previously designated "Go Mississippi" as the official state song
  • The song consists of two verses and a chorus reflecting Mississippi's history and resilience
  • Takes effect July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

"Mississippi Song"; designate as the official state song for the State of Mississippi.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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