Commission to Redesignate Confederate County Names in Mississippi; establish.
HB 139 creates a 11-member commission to review Mississippi counties with Confederate-related names and recommend potential name changes to improve economic appeal. The commission includes legislative appointees, state agency representatives, and two business-appointed members from the public. It must submit an initial report by December 2025 and annual follow-up reports thereafter. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law.
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died
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025
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