Mississippi · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 579: Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 579 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi. Primary sponsor: Daryl Porter (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Porter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Zakiya Summers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died In Committee
- Referred To Rules