HC 79 is sponsored by Gunn, Kabir Karriem (Democrat), John G. Faulkner (Democrat), Paden, John W. Hines, Sr. (Democrat), Dortch, Oscar Denton (Democrat), Carl Mickens (Democrat), Williams-Barnes, Jackson, Missy McGee (Republican), Jeffery Harness (Democrat), Stephanie Foster (Democrat), Robert L. Johnson III (Democrat), and Hester Jackson McCray (Democrat).

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Mississippi 2020 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

HC 79 — Suspend deadlines for introduction; State Flag; revise with a Commission and require words "In God We Trust."

Last action June 27, 2020 — Enrolled Bill Signed

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What changed in the latest version

2 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HC 79 includes new lines that clarify its application in certain areas, ensuring that it provides more specific guidance and support. It also removed an earlier, less clear section, which helps to streamline the bill and make it more effective. These changes are important because they aim to enhance understanding and implementation of the bill, making it more beneficial for the community.

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HC 79 (As Adopted by ~~House)~~ - 2020 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:

HC 79 (As Adopted by House and Senate) - 2020 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:

Representatives Gunn, Johnson, Karriem, Faulkner, Paden, Hines, Dortch, Denton, Mickens, Foster, McCray, Harness, McGee, Williams-Barnes, Jackson House Concurrent Resolution 79 (As Adopted by ~~House)~~ A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE DEADLINES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REQUESTING THE DRAFTING, AND THE INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION AND PASSAGE, OF A BILL ENTITLED "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO REDESIGN THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG;

Representatives Gunn, Johnson, Karriem, Faulkner, Paden, Hines, Dortch, Denton, Mickens, Foster, McCray, Harness, McGee, Williams-Barnes, Jackson House Concurrent Resolution 79 (As Adopted by House and Senate) A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE DEADLINES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REQUESTING THE DRAFTING, AND THE INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION AND PASSAGE, OF A BILL ENTITLED "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO REDESIGN THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG;

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Action History

June 27, 2020
Enrolled Bill Signed
June 27, 2020
Enrolled Bill Signed
June 27, 2020
Returned For Enrolling
June 27, 2020
Immediate Release
June 27, 2020
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June 27, 2020
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
June 27, 2020
Referred To Rules
June 27, 2020
Transmitted To Senate
June 27, 2020
Immediate Release
June 27, 2020
Adopted
June 27, 2020
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
June 27, 2020
Referred To Rules

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on · 9 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Gunn

Not signed on (160)

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Votes

Passage

June 27, 2020

Passed 36 Yea · 14 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	15	5	0	0
Republican	15	9	0	0
Democrat	6	0	0	0
Total	36	14	0	0
% of votes cast	72%	28%	0%	0%

How each member voted (50)

Member	Party	Vote
Barnett	—	Yea
Blackmon	—	Yea
Doty	—	Yea
Horhn	—	Yea
Jackson G. (15th)	—	Yea
Jackson R. (11th)	—	Yea
Jackson S. (32nd)	—	Yea
Jordan	—	Yea
Parker	—	Yea
Polk	—	Yea
Simmons D. T. (12th)	—	Yea
Simmons S. (13th)	—	Yea
Thompson	—	Yea
Turner- Ford	—	Yea
Witherspoon	—	Yea
Branning	—	Nay
Caughman	—	Nay
Johnson	—	Nay
McDaniel	—	Nay
Sojourner	—	Nay
Albert Butler	Democrat	Yea
David Blount	Democrat	Yea
Hillman Terome Frazier	Democrat	Yea
Hob Bryan	Democrat	Yea
Joseph Thomas	Democrat	Yea
Sollie B. Norwood	Democrat	Yea
Angela Burks Hill	Republican	Nay
Benjamin Suber	Republican	Nay
Brice Wiggins	Republican	Yea
Briggs Hopson	Republican	Yea
Chad McMahan	Republican	Yea
Chuck Younger	Republican	Yea
Daniel H. Sparks	Republican	Nay
Dean Kirby	Republican	Yea
Dennis DeBar, Jr.	Republican	Yea
J. Walter Michel	Republican	Yea
Jeff Tate	Republican	Yea
Jeremy England	Republican	Yea
Joel R. Carter, Jr.	Republican	Yea
Joey Fillingane	Republican	Nay
Joseph M. Seymour	Republican	Nay
Josh Harkins	Republican	Yea
Kathy L. Chism	Republican	Nay
Kevin Blackwell	Republican	Yea
Lydia Graves Chassaniol	Republican	Nay
Michael McLendon	Republican	Nay
Neil S. Whaley	Republican	Nay
Randy P. Boyd	Republican	Yea
Rita Potts Parks	Republican	Yea
Scott DeLano	Republican	Yea

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civil-rights

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HC 79?: HC 79 is sponsored by Gunn, Kabir Karriem (Democrat), John G. Faulkner (Democrat), Paden, John W. Hines, Sr. (Democrat), Dortch, Oscar Denton (Democrat), Carl Mickens (Democrat), Williams-Barnes, Jackson, Missy McGee (Republican), Jeffery Harness (Democrat), Stephanie Foster (Democrat), Robert L. Johnson III (Democrat), and Hester Jackson McCray (Democrat).
What is the current status of HC 79?: This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Identifier: HC 79
Jurisdiction: Mississippi
Session: 2020 Regular Session
Type: Concurrent Resolution
Introduced: June 27, 2020
Status: Passed House
Prime sponsor: Gunn

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