This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 18), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes filmmaker Tate Taylor of Natchez, Mississippi, as the 2025 recipient of the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Motion Picture. The resolution commends Taylor for his film work (including *The Help* and *Get On Up*), his economic impact on Mississippi through filming locations and job creation, and his community contributions like restoring historic sites and supporting local businesses. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply offers official Senate recognition.
This resolution (SR 24) is a ceremonial commendation honoring Dr. Steven Reed, a Vicksburg optometrist, for becoming the first Mississippian elected to lead the American Optometric Association (AOA). It recognizes his leadership role, 30-year career in eye care, community service, and previous presidency of the Mississippi Optometric Association. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses legislative praise and will be presented to Dr. Reed, the AOA, and Mississippi Optometric Association.
This bill (HC 31) is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint session of the Mississippi Legislature to hear Governor Tate Reeves' 2025 State of the State address. It specifies the session will occur on January 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. on the south steps of the New Capitol Building (or indoors if weather is poor), directly requiring all legislators to attend. The resolution was adopted and finalized on January 28, 2025, with no policy changes beyond establishing this formal meeting. As a purely procedural measure, it affects only the legislative body's calendar and attendance requirements.
This Senate Resolution (SR 7) urges Allen Media Broadcasting, the owner of WTVA Channel 9 in Tupelo, Mississippi, to retain its local meteorology team. It does not create new law but requests the station maintain on-site weather forecasting, citing historical examples where local storm coverage saved lives during tornadoes in 2014 and 2023. The resolution emphasizes that community trust in WTVA’s local reporting cannot be replaced by remote weather updates. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal force but aims to influence the station’s operational decisions.
This Senate Resolution (SR 1) is a ceremonial tribute to honor the 1975 Callaway High School football team's 50th anniversary of their state championship victory. It commends the team for their perfect 12-0 season, integration efforts, and community impact, specifically recognizing their role in racial reconciliation. The resolution directs the Senate to present this recognition to Callaway High School's current head coach and principal, as well as the Jackson Public School District. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally celebrates historical achievement.
This Senate Resolution (SR 4) is a ceremonial measure commending the Choctaw County High School Chargers football team and head coach Dillon Mitchell for winning their first MHSAA Class 3A state championship in 2024. It formally recognizes the team's 14-1 record, championship victory over Noxubee County, and specific athletic achievements detailed in the resolution. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of approval from the Mississippi Senate to honor the team, coaches, and school officials.
This Senate Resolution (SR 3) is a ceremonial commendation, not a policy bill. It formally honors the Poplarville High School Hornets football team and head coach Jay Beech for winning their first Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A State Championship on December 7, 2024, defeating Louisville 29-28. The resolution highlights their 13-2 season record, key players like MVP Tylan Keys, and the team's overcoming adversity. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Mississippi Senate's recognition of this athletic achievement.
This is a concurrent resolution (not a bill with policy changes), adopted by the Mississippi legislature to honor the centennial birthdays of two Mississippi icons. It formally recognizes the legacies of blues musician B.B. King and civil rights leader Medgar Evers on what would have been their 100th birthdays. The resolution directs that it be presented to their surviving descendants, museums, and historical institutions, including the B.B. King Museum and Medgar Evers Home National Monument. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect or direct impact on any laws or individuals.
This concurrent resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Mississippi Court of Appeals' establishment (1994), recognizing its role in resolving the Mississippi Supreme Court's appeal backlog and efficiently handling appellate caseloads. It highlights the court's achievement of issuing over 15,000 merit opinions with an average processing time of 200 days since its inception. The resolution formally honors the court's accomplishments, including its community outreach programs and the dedication of its judges and staff over three decades. As a symbolic gesture, it does not enact new laws or affect any policies.
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
