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MS HB1097
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
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Designates June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day, making it a legal holiday in Mississippi.
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Clarifies that when a legal holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, the next Monday (or another day proclaimed by the Governor) shall be the observed legal holiday.
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Designates September 16 as B.B. King Day, April 4 as Muddy Waters Day, and June 10 as Howlin' Wolf Day as days of recognition and observation, but not legal holidays.
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Allows municipalities and counties to declare Mardi Gras Day or another day as a legal holiday in lieu of one state holiday, except for Martin Luther King Jr./Robert E. Lee Day and Veterans' Day.
Legislative Description
State holidays; designate additional legal holidays and days of recognition and observation.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024