SR 42 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Extend condolences of Senate to family of Mrs. Donna Jill Johnson of Meridian the first Republican Circuit Clerk.

This Senate Resolution (SR 42) is a ceremonial tribute expressing the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Donna Jill Johnson, Meridian’s first Republican Circuit Clerk elected in Mississippi history. It honors her 32-year service to Lauderdale County and the state, noting her integrity, community involvement, and passing at age 80 on February 5, 2026. The resolution does not create any new laws or policies - it solely offers a formal expression of sympathy and recognition of her public service. It directly affects her surviving family members and colleagues, acknowledging her legacy without any legislative impact.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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The bill title was updated from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by Senate', indicating the resolution has passed its initial Senate vote. The resolution extends condolences from the Mississippi Senate to the family and friends of Donna Jill Johnson, a Republican Circuit Clerk from Meridian. This is a ceremonial resolution with no substantive policy changes, funding implications, or legal requirements.
TECHNICAL

Title designation changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by Senate', reflecting the resolution's progression through the legislative process

Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2026

How they voted

490
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 52
Feb 17, 2026
D Democratic18
17 Yea 1
94% Yea
R Republican34
32 Yea 2
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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