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MS HC74

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Credell Calhoun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to add Section 115A to Article 4 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890
  • Establishes "African American Day" on the last day of February as a legal holiday honoring contributions of American citizens of African descent to Mississippi
  • Establishes "Women's Day" on August 26 as a legal holiday honoring contributions of women to Mississippi
  • Requires submission of the proposed amendment to qualified electors at the election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2012
  • Requires the Attorney General to submit the resolution to the U.S. Attorney General or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in accordance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislative Description

Constitution; establish legal holidays of African American Day and of Women's Day.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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