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MS SB2008

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates "My Home Mississippi" by Delma Furniss as the official state song of Mississippi, replacing the current official song "Go, Mississippi" adopted in 1962.

  • The song consists of five verses and a chorus set to a 19th-century American folk melody in the public domain, with lyrics by Delma Furniss.

  • Grants copyright permission from the author for state agencies, tourism organizations, and other entities to use "My Home Mississippi" for promoting Mississippi and its citizens.

  • Encourages the Division of Tourism of the Mississippi Development Authority and other state agencies to use the new official state song in their promotional efforts.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Official state song; adopt "My Home Mississippi."

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules1/9/2013

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