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MS SB2163
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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Sets the song's lyrics (five verses and chorus) to the melody of a 19th century American folk song in the public domain.
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Authorizes the Division of Tourism, state agencies, and interested organizations to use the state song to promote Mississippi and its citizens with copyright permission from the song's author.
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Takes effect July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Official state song; adopt "My Home Mississippi."
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules1/10/2014
Full Bill Text
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