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MS HB949

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Chris Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 3-3-1 of the Mississippi Code to redefine the state's boundaries in statute rather than referencing the state constitution.

  • Establishes Mississippi's boundaries as all territory included within the limits described in the March 1, 1817 act of Congress, plus any territory later ceded by subsequent congressional acts or interstate compacts.

  • Includes territory and boundaries as modified by United States Supreme Court decisions.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

State boundaries; define in statute.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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