MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2024 Regular Session

To: Tourism

By: Senator(s) Hickman, Whaley, Branning, Robinson, Younger, Parks, England, Berry, McCaughn, Simmons (13th)

Senate Bill 2142

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE AS THE "OFFICIAL STATE HORSE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI"; TO DESIGNATE THE KEMP'S RIDLEY SEA TURTLE AS THE "OFFICIAL SEA TURTLE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1.  The American Quarter Horse, which is well-suited for the intricate and quick maneuvers required for rodeo events, is hereby designated the "Official State Horse of the State of Mississippi."

SECTION 2.  The Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, the most endangered sea turtle in the world, which is native to Mississippi, is hereby designated the "Official Sea Turtle of the State of Mississippi."

     SECTION 3.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2024.