Celebrate 40th Anniversary of CASA of Southeast Mississippi and declare April 2025 as "Child Abuse Awareness Month."
This concurrent resolution designates April 2025 as "Child Abuse Awareness Month" in Mississippi and celebrates the 40th anniversary of CASA of Southeast Mississippi. It recognizes CASA’s work since 1985 providing advocacy and services to children impacted by abuse or neglect in Jackson, George, and Greene Counties. The resolution honors CASA’s expansion from emergency care to comprehensive support and its community partnerships with agencies like Child Protective Services. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy changes or direct legal effects - it serves only to formally acknowledge CASA’s legacy and promote awareness during April 2025.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2025
How they voted
49–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 51
Apr 1, 2025
D
Democratic16
87% Yea
R
Republican35
100% Yea
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Total actions
5
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2
Committee
2
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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