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MS HB1148

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the second Monday in October as "Native American or Indigenous Peoples' Day" in Mississippi
  • Recognizes Native American Indian heritage, culture, and history predating Christopher Columbus's voyage
  • Acknowledges American Indians and Alaskan Natives as thriving sovereign nations that contributed to the U.S. Constitution and American society
  • Establishes this as a day of commemoration, recognition, and observation only—not a legal holiday
  • Takes effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Indigenous People Day; designate second Monday in October as legal state holiday in observance of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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