Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize
This is a symbolic resolution (SR 640), not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes the importance of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) as a field that helps individuals and families address issues like nutrition, financial literacy, and family well-being. The resolution acknowledges FCS professionals' role in education and community support but contains no binding requirements or new programs. It has no direct effect on policy, funding, or specific groups, as it is purely a statement of recognition adopted by the Senate.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
22 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Cowsert
RRepublican
P
Bo Hatchett
RRepublican
P
Carden Summers
RRepublican
P
Clint Dixon
RRepublican
P
Doc Rhett
DDemocratic
P
Donzella James
DDemocratic
P
Frank Ginn
RRepublican
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
P
Greg Dolezal
RRepublican
P
Harold Jones
DDemocratic
P
John Albers
RRepublican
P
Kay Kirkpatrick
RRepublican
P
Kim Jackson
DDemocratic
P
Larry Walker
RRepublican
P
Nabilah Parkes
DDemocratic
P
Nikki Merritt
DDemocratic
P
RaShaun Kemp
DDemocratic
P
Randal Mangham
DDemocratic
P
Randy Robertson
RRepublican
P
Russ Goodman
RRepublican
P
Sam Watson
RRepublican
P
Tim Bearden
RRepublican
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