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MS HC9

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Credell Calhoun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to add Section 115A to Article 4 of the Mississippi Constitution establishing two legal holidays in addition to those created by the legislature
  • Designates the last day of February as "African American Day" in honor of contributions to Mississippi by American citizens of African descent
  • Designates August 26 as "Women's Day" in honor of contributions to Mississippi made by women
  • Scheduled for submission to qualified electors at the election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2013
  • 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

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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