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MS HB29

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

W Alday

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates "My Home Mississippi" by Delma Furniss as an official state song of Mississippi in addition to the existing state song "Go, Mississippi" by Houston Davis adopted in 1962
  • Codifies the full lyrics of "My Home Mississippi" consisting of five verses and a chorus set to a modified 19th century American folk tune
  • Encourages the Division of Tourism of the Mississippi Development Authority and other state agencies to use "My Home Mississippi" to promote the state and its citizens
  • Grants copyright permission to the State of Mississippi and state agencies to use the song for promotional and advancement purposes
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Official State Song; designate "My Home Mississippi" as second official state song.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Tourism1/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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