MS SC579

Establishes a joint committee consisting of the Executive Director of the Department of Archives and History, three Mississippi Senate members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and three House members appointed by the Speaker of the House.

Directs the joint committee to conduct public hearings and research to recommend an appropriate statue, structure, plaque, or memorial portraying African-American contributions to Mississippi's political history for placement in or on the grounds of the New Capitol Building.

Requires the recommendation to include details on materials, methods for selecting the creator, and estimated costs with a 50/50 public and private funding match, with authorization to receive nonstate grants from the Community Foundation of Mississippi.

Specifies that any recommended memorial shall not replace or change any existing statue, structure, or memorial currently in or on the Capitol grounds.

Dissolves the joint committee upon submission of its recommendation to the Senate Rules Committee and House Management Committee.