SC 533 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Extend the sympathy of the Legislature to the family of national civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill), expressing the Mississippi Legislature's condolences to Reverend Jesse Jackson's family following his death. It honors his legacy as a civil rights leader, including his work with the NAACP, voting rights advocacy, and mentorship of Black elected officials in Mississippi. The resolution contains no policy changes or mechanisms - it solely offers symbolic sympathy through formal language. It was introduced by multiple senators and references statements from figures like President Trump, Rep. Bennie Thompson, and Jackson Mayor John Horhn.
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Introduced Current version · 7 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to include additional 'Whereas' clauses celebrating Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.'s cultural impact and specific advocacy work in Mississippi, while removing redundant or repetitive clauses about his awards and biographical details. This change expands the resolution's narrative to better honor his legacy and ensures the final text is concise without repeating information already covered in earlier clauses.
SCOPE

Added a clause highlighting Jackson's 1991 appearance on Saturday Night Live and his tribute to Dr. Seuss.

Added a clause quoting Jackson's famous 'I am Somebody' poem to emphasize his message of inclusivity.

Added a clause detailing Jackson's specific advocacy work in Mississippi, including organizing efforts and appearances at the State Capitol.

TECHNICAL

Removed a redundant clause listing Jackson as a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and two-time presidential candidate, as this information was already stated in an earlier clause.

Removed a redundant clause listing Jackson as a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and two-time presidential candidate, which appeared again later in the original text.

Removed a clause describing Jackson's passing and the movement's future, as this sentiment was covered in a different clause.

Reorganized the order of clauses to eliminate repetition and improve the flow of the resolution's narrative.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2026

How they voted

470
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 52
Mar 13, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
29 Yea 5
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Mar 16, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

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