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MS SC587

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Jones

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses opposition to a proposed federal acquisition of up to 48,000 acres of privately owned land near Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Yazoo County, Mississippi
  • States the proposed acquisition would devastate businesses within Yazoo City and is not in the best interests of Yazoo City or Mississippi
  • Urges the Mississippi Congressional Delegation to oppose the federal land acquisition plan
  • Aligns with the position of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Yazoo City and Supervisors of Yazoo County, who unanimously oppose the proposal
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the Mississippi Congressional Delegation, Yazoo City officials, and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Urge U.S. Congress not to approve federal acquisition of 48,000 acres of private property in Yazoo County, Mississippi.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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