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Mississippi Official English legislation

Text (H.B. 587):
SECTION 1. Section 3-3-31, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
3-3-31. (1) The English language is the official language of the State of Mississippi.
                (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all documents produced by state agencies or governmental entities of the state shall be in the English language only.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Status:
1/8/07 Referred to Judiciary A Committee
1/30/07 Died in Committee