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MS HB998
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Orlando Paden
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AI Summary
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Designates "My Home Mississippi" by Delma Furniss as the official statehood song of Mississippi during calendar year 2017 to commemorate the state's Bicentennial (200th anniversary of statehood on December 10, 1817).
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Song consists of five verses and a chorus with lyrics set to modified 19th Century American folk music, emphasizing Mississippi's geography, people, hospitality, and character.
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Codifies the song designation as Section 3-3-61 of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
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Authorizes the Division of Tourism of the Mississippi Development Authority and other state agencies to use the song to promote Mississippi and its citizens during 2017, with copyright permission granted by the author.
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Takes effect upon passage.
Legislative Description
Official statehood song; adopt "My Home Mississippi" as during 2017 to commemorate the state's Bicentennial.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017