Thanking Emily Wagster Pettus for her 30-year career as Capitol Correspondent with The Associated Press.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 505 is a ceremonial tribute honoring Emily Wagster Pettus for her 30-year career as a Capitol correspondent for The Associated Press in Mississippi. The resolution formally thanks her for covering legislative sessions, state government, and major events like Hurricane Katrina and civil rights trials. It recognizes her role in providing fair coverage, mentoring new reporters, and her service to Mississippi citizens. This resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a gesture of appreciation from the Mississippi Legislature.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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This bill was amended to reflect that it has been adopted by both the Senate and House, rather than just the Senate. The change indicates the bill has completed its legislative process and is now in its current form ready for action.
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Updated the title to reflect adoption by both legislative chambers instead of just the Senate, indicating the bill has passed both houses.
Updated the document header to show the resolution is now adopted by both the Senate and House.
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
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted As Amended
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dean Kirby
RRepublican
Co
Brice Wiggins
RRepublican
Co
Briggs Hopson
RRepublican
Co
Chad McMahan
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Younger
RRepublican
Co
David Blount
DDemocratic
Co
Dennis DeBar
RRepublican
Co
Hillman Frazier
DDemocratic
Co
Hob Bryan
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy England
RRepublican
Co
Joey Fillingane
RRepublican
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