Extend sympathy on passing of Rod Paige.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) expressing the Mississippi Legislature's condolences on the death of Dr. Rod Paige, Mississippi native and the nation's first African American U.S. Secretary of Education. It honors his legacy, including his role in shaping the No Child Left Behind Act and his work as Houston school superintendent. The resolution extends "sincerest sympathy" to his family and pays tribute to his contributions to education. It has no legislative effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a commemorative gesture.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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SC 509 is a concurrent resolution expressing sympathy on the passing of Mississippi native Dr. Rod Paige. The only change between versions is a status update reflecting that the resolution was adopted by both the Senate and the House, moving it from a single-chamber adoption to full legislative passage.
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The bill's status label changed from 'As Adopted by Senate' to 'As Adopted by Senate and House,' indicating the resolution passed both chambers. No substantive policy content was altered.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 4, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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