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MS HB125

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 19 as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" to commemorate the date enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas received news that slavery had ended in America on June 19, 1865
  • Specifies that Juneteenth Freedom Day shall not be a legal holiday and incurs no state expense
  • Clarifies that when legal holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday, the next Monday or another day proclaimed by the Governor shall be observed as the legal holiday
  • Establishes Juneteenth Freedom Day as a day of recognition, commemoration, and observation celebrating liberty and justice for all citizens

Legislative Description

Juneteenth Freedom Day; designate June 19 as.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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