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MS HC27

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Credell Calhoun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to add Section 115A to the Mississippi Constitution of 1890, establishing two new legal holidays
  • Designates the last day of February as "African American Day" to honor contributions made by American citizens of African descent to Mississippi
  • Designates August 26 as "Women's Day" to honor contributions made by women to Mississippi
  • These holidays would be in addition to any legal holidays already established by the Legislature through general law
  • The amendment would be submitted to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2015

Legislative Description

Constitution; establish legal holidays of African American Day and of Women's Day.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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