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MS HB201

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 19 as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" to commemorate June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans received news that slavery had ended in America.

  • Specifies that Juneteenth Freedom Day shall not be a legal holiday but rather a day of commemoration, recognition, and observation at no expense to the state.

  • Clarifies that when a legal holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, the next Monday or another day proclaimed by the Governor shall be celebrated as the legal holiday.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Juneteenth Freedom Day; designate June 19 as.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules1/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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