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MS HB579

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daryl Porter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 19 (Juneteenth) as a legal holiday in Mississippi by amending Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Adds Juneteenth to the list of state legal holidays including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, and others
  • Applies the existing rule that if Juneteenth falls on Sunday, the following day becomes the legal holiday
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing municipalities and counties to substitute one legal holiday with Mardi Gras Day or another day, except for Martin Luther King Jr./Robert E. Lee Day and Veterans' Day
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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