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MS HC38

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

5/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Reecy Dickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges state appointments for agency directors, commissioners, and boards to reflect Mississippi's demographic diversity for more holistic service delivery to citizens.

  • Notes state population composition: females 51.5%, males 48.5%; African Americans 37.2%, whites 60.6%; Hispanic/Latino 2.2%, Asians 0.85%.

  • Documents employment distribution in the state across management/professional (28.9%), service (16.9%), sales/office (24.7%), and production/transportation (17.1%) occupations.

  • Directs copies 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

5/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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