HR 59 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Simpson Academy Lady Cougars Softball Team; commend upon winning 2025 MAIS 4A Division I State Championship.

HR 59 is a ceremonial resolution commending Simpson Academy's Lady Cougars Softball Team and head coach Matt Harrison for winning the 2025 MAIS Class 4A Division I State Championship. It recognizes their playoff victories (including an 8-1 win over Bayou Academy and a 12-0 shutout of Parklane Academy) and championship game win against Parklane Academy. This resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is purely symbolic recognition by the Mississippi House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted to honor the team's athletic achievement and sportsmanship.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 18, 2026 Last action Feb 23, 2026

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill title was updated from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House', indicating the House has approved the legislation. The document type was changed from a standalone bill to a House Resolution, which is a non-binding legislative expression of sentiment rather than a law. The resolution now formally commends the Simpson Academy Lady Cougars softball team and Head Coach Matt Harrison for winning the MAIS Class 4A Division I State Softball Championship.

Scope change

The document's scope changed from a potential legislative bill to a ceremonial House Resolution, which carries no legal effect beyond official recognition and commendation.

TECHNICAL

The header was changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House', reflecting the document's progression through the legislative process.

The document type was changed from a bill to a House Resolution, converting it from potential legislation to a ceremonial recognition.

SCOPE

Added specific commendation language recognizing the Simpson Academy Lady Cougars softball team and Head Coach Matt Harrison for their state championship victory.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Key actions

Committee

Feb 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Be Adopted

lower

Feb 18, 2026

Committee

Referred To Rules

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors