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MS HB1047
Bill
Status
Failed
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jill Ford
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 3-3-7 to declare April as "Mississippi Native Plant Month"
- Establishes the month to increase public awareness of native plants and their benefits to pollinators, the state's economy, and environmental health
- Recognizes that Mississippi is home to more than 2,700 native plant species including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and wildflowers
- Notes that native plants are well-adapted to Mississippi's climate and soil conditions, prevent erosion and flooding through deep root systems, and support wildlife better than nonnative species
- Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Mississippi Native Plant Month; declare April as.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules1/16/2023
Full Bill Text
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