Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 71: Paying tribute to the memory of pioneering Journalist and JSU Professor Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony of Jackson, Mississippi.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 71 is a resolution introduced in the Mississippi Senate on March 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Paying tribute to the memory of pioneering Journalist and JSU Professor Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony of Jackson, Mississippi. Primary sponsor: Sollie Norwood (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Adopted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sollie Norwood | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Blackmon | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Blount | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Hillman Frazier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Rod Hickman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Walter Michel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Kamesha Mumford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Derrick Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Joseph Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Angela Turner-Ford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Adopted
- Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- Referred To Rules