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MS SC581

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

10/2/2020

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Suspends Joint Rule 40 of the Senate and House to allow drafting, introduction, consideration, and passage of legislation outside normal deadline requirements
  • Proposes amendment to Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code to designate June 19th as an official state holiday
  • Official holiday would commemorate Juneteenth and recognize the end of slavery in the United States
  • Removes procedural deadlines that would normally apply to bill consideration and passage

Legislative Description

Suspend rules for drafting, introduction; designate Juneteenth as official state holiday.

Last Action

Died In Committee

10/2/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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