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MS HB1047

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jill Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

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

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