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MS HB333

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Steve Hopkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers decision-making authority over certain University of Mississippi athletic observances, policies, and school spirit protocols to the alumni association.

  • Requires the University of Mississippi to mail ballots to all alumni with three election questions: flying the Mississippi State Flag at sporting events, playing "Dixie" and "From Dixie with Love" at events, and selecting the university mascot (Colonel Reb, Land Shark, or Black Bears).

  • Establishes that the majority vote of participating alumni becomes the collective decision of the university on these matters.

  • Allows the University of Mississippi administration to establish ballot submission deadlines and determine the frequency of future elections.

Legislative Description

University of Mississippi; provide for alumni election regarding certain matters.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges1/5/2017

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