SR 24 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Recognize contributions of "American Idol" Jamal Roberts.

This Senate Resolution (SR 24) is a ceremonial recognition of Jamal Roberts, a Meridian, Mississippi native and winner of *American Idol* Season 23 (2025). It honors his performance of the national anthem at the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship, which the resolution states brought "honor to his home state and community." The resolution has no legal effect - it simply expresses the Senate’s pride in his cultural contributions as a soul/gospel singer and his representation of Mississippi. It does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026

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The bill title was updated to reflect its current status as adopted by the Senate rather than as introduced. This is a procedural change indicating the bill has moved forward in the legislative process. No substantive policy changes, funding modifications, or eligibility criteria were altered in this version.

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The bill header was updated from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by Senate', reflecting the bill's current legislative status. This is a procedural update rather than a substantive policy change.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2026

How they voted

52–0

Passed

Total votes 52

Feb 4, 2026

D Democratic18

18 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican34

34 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Be Adopted

upper

Jan 23, 2026

Committee

Referred To Rules

upper

1 primary · 6 co-sponsors