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MS HB490

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 3-3-7 to designate the last Monday of April as both Confederate Memorial Day and Civil Rights Memorial Day.

  • The last Monday of April joins other state legal holidays including New Year's Day, MLK Jr./Robert E. Lee's birthday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

  • Municipalities and counties may still substitute one legal holiday with Mardi Gras Day or another day of their choosing, except for MLK Jr./Robert E. Lee's birthday and Veterans Day.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Civil Rights Memorial Day; designate the last Monday of April as.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules1/13/2023

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