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MS HB847
Bill
Status
Failed
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
- Changes the third Monday of January to exclusively recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, removing the combined recognition of Robert E. Lee's birthday on that date
- Moves Robert E. Lee's birthday observation to the last Monday of April, the same day as Confederate Memorial Day
- Removes Confederate Memorial Day as a separate legal state holiday
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
State holiday; observe Robert E. Lee's birthday on the same day as Confederate Memorial Day.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules1/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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