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MS HB1351

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daryl Porter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the Ross Barnett Reservoir, which extends through Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Scott and Leake Counties, to the "William F. Winter and Fannie Lou Hamer Reservoir"

  • Requires the Department of Finance and Administration in conjunction with the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District to prepare and install signage and plaques in prominent locations within each county that display the new reservoir name and detail the backgrounds, accomplishments and service to the state of Governor William F. Winter and Fannie Lou Hamer

  • Requires proper lettering or signage displaying the official reservoir name to be placed on the outdoor facade of the reservoir control tower

  • Authorizes the Department of Finance and Administration to expend all necessary funds from legislative appropriations to implement the signage and naming requirements

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Ross Barnett Reservoir; rename as the "William F. Winter and Fannie Lou Hamer Reservoir."

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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