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MS HC8
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gene Newman
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AI Summary
- Honors the historical connection between Québec and Mississippi dating to 1699, when Québec-born explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville established Fort Maurepas near present-day Ocean Springs as the first European settlement in Mississippi
- Recognizes both jurisdictions as members of the Southeast United States–Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) alliance, with Québec maintaining a permanent presence in the southern United States since 1978
- Acknowledges Québec as a key supplier to Mississippi industries including automotive, health and life sciences, machinery, and aluminum, providing more than half of all U.S. primary aluminum imports in 2023
- Notes that automobiles and automotive components account for approximately 75% of Québec's imports from Mississippi
- Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Premier of Québec, the Québec Government Office in Atlanta, and other appropriate officials
Legislative Description
Province of Québec; honor the longstanding and fruitful partnership with the State of Mississippi.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/23/2026
Rules1/7/2026
Full Bill Text
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