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MS HB1423

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Dan Eubanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 3-3-1 of the Mississippi Code to clarify the limits and boundaries of Mississippi's territory
  • Defines Mississippi's territory as all land included in the March 1, 1817 Congressional act, plus any territory ceded by subsequent Congressional acts or interstate compacts and agreements
  • Extends Mississippi's jurisdiction three (3) marine leagues offshore from Cat Island, Ship Island, Horn Island, and Petit Bois Island
  • Specifies that boundaries may be modified by United States Supreme Court decisions
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

State boundaries; clarify in statute.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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