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SC 525MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billpassed both
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Mississippi Legislature adopts resolution commemorating the centennial of Delta State University

Original title: Centennial Celebration of the founding of Delta State University; commemorate.

Last action · March 18, 2026: 03/18 (H) Enrolled Bill SignedSponsors: Sarita Simmons and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Mississippi Legislature officially commemorates the centennial celebration of the founding of Delta State University, recognizing its century of academic, athletic, and historical contributions.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the institution; no funding, statutory, or service changes are enacted by this resolution.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Delta State University students, alumni, faculty and administration

Receive official legislative recognition and commendation on the occasion of the university's centennial celebration.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change funding or academic programs at Delta State University?
No, this is a intended solely to commemorate the university's centennial and does not enact any funding or policy changes.
When was Delta State University originally founded?
Delta State Teachers College was established through legislation introduced on February 19, 1924, and signed on April 9, 1924, officially opening its doors on September 15, 1925.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

12 actions
  1. Mar 18, 2026HouseEnrolled
    03/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
  2. Mar 18, 2026SenateEnrolled
    03/18 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
  3. Mar 17, 2026House
    03/17 (H) Returned For Enrolling
  4. Mar 17, 2026House
    03/17 (H) Immediate Release
  5. Mar 17, 2026HouseFloor
    03/17 (H) Adopted
  6. Mar 12, 2026HouseFloor
    03/12 (H) Title Suff Do Be Adopted
Show 6 earlier actions
  1. Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
    02/17 (H) Referred To Rules
  2. Feb 10, 2026Senate
    02/10 (S) Transmitted To House
  3. Feb 10, 2026Senate
    02/10 (S) Immediate Release
  4. Feb 10, 2026SenateFloor
    02/10 (S) Adopted
  5. Feb 9, 2026SenateFloor
    02/09 (S) Title Suff Do Be Adopted
  6. Feb 3, 2026SenateCommittee
    02/03 (S) Referred To Rules

Version history

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedSenate2/10/2026Mississippi LegislatureOfficial roll call ↗

02/10 (S) Adopted

Total

49

Yes
49
No
0
Present
0
Not voting
0
Abstain
0

How they voted (49)

Jeremy EnglandParty not recordedyes
Gillespie IsomParty not recordedyes
Daniel SparksParty not recordedyes
Kevin BlackwellParty not recordedyes
Andy BerryParty not recordedyes
Rita ParksParty not recordedyes
Briggs HopsonParty not recordedyes
Michael McLendonParty not recordedyes
Mike SeymourParty not recordedyes
Mike ThompsonParty not recordedyes
Neil WhaleyParty not recordedyes
Brian RhodesParty not recordedyes
Jeff TateParty not recordedyes
Hillman FrazierParty not recordedyes
Joey FillinganeParty not recordedyes
Don HartnessParty not recordedyes
Bradford BlackmonParty not recordedyes
Brice WigginsParty not recordedyes
Rod HickmanParty not recordedyes
Joseph ThomasParty not recordedyes
Bart WilliamsParty not recordedyes
Kamesha MumfordParty not recordedyes
Sollie NorwoodParty not recordedyes
Josh HarkinsParty not recordedyes
25 more members
Chuck YoungerParty not recordedyes
Angela HillParty not recordedyes
Lydia ChassaniolParty not recordedyes
Lane TaylorParty not recordedyes
Ben SuberParty not recordedyes
Joel CarterParty not recordedyes
Tyler McCaughnParty not recordedyes
Walter MichelParty not recordedyes
Kathy ChismParty not recordedyes
Dean KirbyParty not recordedyes
Johnny DuPreeParty not recordedyes
Nicole BoydParty not recordedyes
Hob BryanParty not recordedyes
Philman LadnerParty not recordedyes
Scott DeLanoParty not recordedyes
Reginald JacksonParty not recordedyes
Chris JohnsonParty not recordedyes
Angela Turner-FordParty not recordedyes
Jason BarrettParty not recordedyes
Albert ButlerParty not recordedyes
Chad McMahanParty not recordedyes
Gary BrumfieldParty not recordedyes
Justin PopeParty not recordedyes
David BlountParty not recordedyes
Dennis DeBarParty not recordedyes
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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Sarita SimmonsSenate · District 13DemocraticPrimary sponsor
Derrick SimmonsSenate · District 12DemocraticCosponsor
Jeremy EnglandSenate · District 51RepublicanCosponsor
Briggs HopsonSenate · District 23RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information, Mississippi Senate, Delta State University and 15 more
OrganizationCenter for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information“University center highlighting its commitment to student needs.”Map →
OrganizationMississippi Senate“Legislative body adopting the resolution.”Map →
OrganizationDelta State University“The institution being commemorated for its centennial.”Map →
locationMississippi“State where the institution and legislature are located.”Map →
OrganizationGulf South Conference“Athletic conference where Delta State serves as a charter member.”Map →
PersonHenry L. Whitfield“Mississippi Governor who signed the bill creating Delta State Teachers College.”Map →
PersonW. B. Roberts“Mississippi Senator who introduced the bill to create Delta State Teachers Colle”Map →
locationCleveland“City where Grammy Museum Mississippi and Delta State University are located.”Map →
OrganizationGrammy Museum Mississippi“Museum attracted to Cleveland, Mississippi through partnership with the universi”Map →
PersonArthur L. Marshall“Mississippi Senator who co-introduced the bill to create Delta State Teachers Co”Map →
PersonWilliam M. Kethley“Delta State President who served as the first president of the Delta Council.”Map →
OrganizationCommercial Aviation Department“University department highlighting its commitment to student needs.”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning“Body to which the resolution will be forwarded.”Map →
PersonDaniel J. Ennis“President of Delta State University to whom the resolution will be presented.”Map →
OrganizationDelta Council“Organization organized at Delta State University on March 5, 1935.”Map →
OrganizationDelta Music Institute“University program highlighting its commitment to student needs.”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Representatives“Legislative body concurring with the resolution.”Map →
PersonDean Acheson“Under-Secretary of State who first announced the Marshall Plan at Delta State.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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