Jim Ellis; commend career upon his retirement as the Mississippi State University Baseball announcer.
This bill is a symbolic resolution commending Jim Ellis for his 46-year career as the play-by-play announcer for Mississippi State University baseball. It formally recognizes his service, including calling 11 College World Series appearances and multiple SEC championships, and honors his retirement. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses legislative appreciation through a formal commendation. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond acknowledging Ellis's contributions to MSU athletics.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2025
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The bill title was updated to reflect that it has been adopted by both the House and Senate, indicating it has passed both chambers of the legislature. This change signifies the bill is now in its final form and ready for the Governor's signature. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content, which remains a commendation for Jim Ellis's retirement.
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The bill title was updated from 'As Adopted by House' to 'As Adopted by House and Senate' to reflect its passage through both legislative chambers.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 20, 2025
How they voted
51–0
Passed
Total votes 51
Feb 20, 2025
D
Democratic16
100% Yea
R
Republican35
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sam Creekmore
RRepublican
Co
Jody Steverson
RRepublican
Co
Rob Roberson
RRepublican
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