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MS HB642

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code to declare September 11 as Patriot's Day in Mississippi each year.

  • Patriot's Day commemorates the 2,977 people killed and numerous injured during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania.

  • The designation is added as a day of recognition and observation similar to existing commemorative days like Elvis Aaron Presley Day and Hernando de Soto Day.

  • Patriot's Day is not designated as a legal holiday, meaning it does not affect work schedules or business closures.

Legislative Description

Patriot's Day; designate September 11th of each year as.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/24/2024

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