Alcorn State University biotechnology building; rename the "Willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building."
SB 2610 renames Alcorn State University's biotechnology building in Lorman, Mississippi, to the "Willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building" upon the retirement of Willie L. Simmons from the Mississippi Transportation Commission. The bill requires the Department of Finance and Administration to install a plaque detailing Simmons' background and service, and to add official signage displaying the new name on the building's exterior. This renaming takes effect July 1, 2026, and is purely commemorative with no policy or funding changes.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Mar 30, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Feb 11, 2026 · House Mar 4, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 11, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed As Amended
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred To Universities and Colleges
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Universities and Colleges
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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