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MS HB813

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tom Weathersby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Provides the complete lyrics of "Queen of the South," consisting of three verses and two choruses celebrating Mississippi's natural beauty and Southern culture

  • 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

  • Grants copyright permission from the song's author to use the song for state promotional and advancement purposes

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Tourism2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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