Dr. Kim Welch Hoover; commend for over 40 years of career excellence in the health care field.
House Concurrent Resolution 46 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Mississippi Legislature to commend Dr. Kim Welch Hoover for over 40 years of career excellence in healthcare, including her work as a nurse, educator, administrator, and leader in nursing workforce development. It specifically recognizes her new role as Mississippi State University's inaugural Senior Nurse Fellow, highlighting her contributions to advancing nursing education and addressing workforce challenges. The resolution serves as a formal expression of legislative appreciation, without creating new laws or obligations, and will be presented to Dr. Hoover and shared with the press.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Header label changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House' to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process.
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Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2026
How they voted
47–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 52
Mar 13, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sam Creekmore
RRepublican
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