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MS HB813
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tom Weathersby
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AI Summary
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Designates "Queen of the South" by Rick Cox as an official state song of Mississippi in addition to the existing state song "Go, Mississippi" by Houston Davis
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Provides the complete lyrics of "Queen of the South," consisting of three verses and two choruses celebrating Mississippi's natural beauty and Southern culture
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Authorizes the Division of Tourism of the Mississippi Development Authority and other state agencies to use "Queen of the South" to promote Mississippi and its citizens
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Grants copyright permission from the song's author to use the song for state promotional and advancement purposes
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Takes effect July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Official State song; designate "Queen of the South" as second official state song.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016