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MS HB126
Bill
Status
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Clark
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AI Summary
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Designates June 19 as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" in Mississippi to commemorate June 19, 1865, when former slaves in Texas received news that slavery had ended
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Explicitly states that Juneteenth Freedom Day shall not be a legal holiday and will be observed at no expense to the state
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Clarifies that when any legal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday (or another day declared by the Governor) shall be observed as the legal holiday
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Maintains all existing Mississippi legal holidays including Robert E. Lee's birthday (shared with MLK Day), Confederate Memorial Day, and Jefferson Davis' birthday
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Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Juneteenth Freedom Day; designate June 19 as.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023