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MS SB2249

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dearing

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates "I Am Mississippi" by Paul Ott (copyrighted 1990) as the official state poem of Mississippi
  • Codifies the poem as Section 3-3-51 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • The 32-line poem celebrates Mississippi's cultural heritage, natural features, and notable figures including B.B. King, Elvis Presley, and William Faulkner
  • Effective date is July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

"I am Mississippi"; designate as official state poem.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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