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MS HB290
Bill
Status
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Carolyn Crawford
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AI Summary
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Establishes the second Monday in October as "Native American or Indigenous Peoples' Day" in Mississippi as a day of observance and commemoration
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Recognizes Native American Indian heritage, traditional culture, and the history of indigenous peoples predating Christopher Columbus's voyage
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Acknowledges American Indians and Alaskan Natives as contemporary sovereign nations who contributed to the U.S. Constitution and American way of life
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Designates this as a day of recognition and observation only, not a legal holiday (similar to Elvis Aaron Presley Day and Hernando de Soto Day)
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Would take effect July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Indigenous Peoples' Day; declare second Monday in October as a day of observance.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023