Mississippi · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 704: State holiday; exclusively recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on the third Monday of January.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 704 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State holiday; exclusively recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on the third Monday of January. Primary sponsor: Kabir Karriem (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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabir Karriem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Blackmon | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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