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MS HB1399

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Wanda Jennings

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reenacts sections governing the Mississippi Veterans Monument Commission, which consists of seven members including state officials and veterans appointed by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

  • Clarifies that funds in the Shiloh Confederate Memorial Trust Fund may be used for designing, constructing, dedicating, and maintaining a Mississippi Confederate memorial at Shiloh National Military Park, with a state match capped at $250,000.

  • Authorizes the commission to plan and construct a monument honoring Mississippi recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, with funds solicited through a dedicated trust fund.

  • Extends the repeal date of the Mississippi Veterans Monument Commission from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2016, allowing the commission to continue operations for one additional year.

  • Requires the commission to submit annual reports to the Military Affairs Committees of both chambers by November of each year on its activities and progress.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Veterans Monument Commission; extend repealer on.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs2/9/2015
Military Affairs1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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