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MS HC3

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Reecy Dickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges state appointments for agency directors, commissioners and boards to be more reflective of Mississippi's demographic and diversity composition to provide holistic services to citizens

  • Notes Mississippi's population includes 51.5% female and 48.5% male; 37.2% African American and 60.6% white; 2.2% Hispanic/Latino and 0.85% Asian

  • Documents workforce composition showing 28.9% employed in management/professional occupations, 16.9% in service, 24.7% in sales/office, and 17.1% in production/transportation roles

  • States that 75% of workers are employed as private wage and salary workers while 18.2% work as government employees

  • Requests copies be provided to the Speaker of the House, Lieutenant Governor, Governor, and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

State appointments, certain; urge to reflect more of the demographics and diversity of the state.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules1/7/2014

Full Bill Text

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