Mississippi Valley State University; commend on commemoration of its 75th anniversary.
HC 37 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution recognizing Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) on its 75th anniversary. It commends the university for its 75 years of contributions to Mississippi and the nation, highlighting its founding in 1946 as Mississippi Vocational College, its evolution into a university, and its role in providing education and vocational training. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a symbolic honor with no new requirements or funding. It was formally adopted by the Mississippi legislature in February 2025.
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 the legislation has now passed both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature. This change signifies the bill is moving to the next stage of the legislative process, likely awaiting the Governor's signature.
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No substantive policy changes to the bill's scope or applicability were made; the change is purely procedural.
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Updated the bill title from 'As Adopted by House' to 'As Adopted by House and Senate' to reflect that both legislative chambers have approved the resolution.
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 29, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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