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MS HB1294
Bill
Status
Failed
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Tom Weathersby
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AI Summary
- Creates new Section 3-3-63 of the Mississippi Code to designate "Mississippi Song" (written by Jim Weatherly in 1971) as the official state song of Mississippi
- Repeals Chapter 654, Laws of 1962, which previously designated "Go Mississippi" as the official state song
- Legislation states the current official song does not represent the modern development of Mississippi and should be replaced with a song that instills greater pride in all Mississippians
- Effective date is July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
State song; designate "Mississippi Song" as official.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018
Committee Referrals
Tourism1/15/2018
Full Bill Text
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