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MS SB2008
Bill
AI Summary
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Designates "My Home Mississippi" by Delma Furniss as the official state song of Mississippi, replacing the current official song "Go, Mississippi" adopted in 1962.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Official state song; adopt "My Home Mississippi."
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013