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MS SB2138

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Chassaniol

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Mississippi Opal as the official state gemstone of Mississippi
  • States that the Mississippi Opal is the only gemstone found to be naturally produced within Mississippi's geographical boundaries
  • Notes the opal was discovered during geological mapping of the Catahoula Formation in Claiborne County by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Equality, Office of Geology
  • Describes the Mississippi Opal as a precious gemstone displaying brilliant flashes of fire ranging from green to red
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Tourism; designate the Mississippi Opal as the state gemstone.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/3/2023

Committee Referrals

Tourism2/13/2023
Tourism1/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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