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SR 7MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi Senate proposes rebuilding historic globe light fixtures in the Senate Chamber

Original title: Direct Senate Rules Committee to contract for the restoration of the globe light fixtures originally in front of Senate Chamber.

Last action · April 15, 2026: 04/15 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Lydia Chassaniol

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Resolution 7 directs the Senate Rules Committee to contract with state agencies for the reconstruction and replacement of four historical electric globe light fixtures in the Senate Chamber, and to apply for restoration funding.

Why it matters

Changes no laws or public services, focusing entirely on architectural restoration and historical fixtures inside the Mississippi New Capitol Building.

Background

The Mississippi New Capitol Building was completed in 1903 and designed by architect Theodore Link. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Mississippi Senate

Senate members experience changes to the architectural design and lighting of their chamber.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What specific items does Senate Resolution 7 propose to restore?

The resolution proposes to reconstruct and replace four original ornate electric globe light fixtures with fluted brass stands that were once located at each end of the Presiding Officer and Reading Clerk platform in the Senate Chamber.

Which state agencies are tasked with carrying out the restoration?

The Senate Rules Committee is directed to work jointly with the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management of the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

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Where This Stands

This resolution did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Apr 15, 2026Senate
04/15 (S) Died In Committee
Jan 13, 2026SenateCommittee
01/13 (S) Referred To Rules

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Connected Entities

Senate Rules Committee, Theodore Link, Jackson and 2 more

OrganizationSenate Rules Committee“Directed to enter contracts for light fixture restoration”Map →

PersonTheodore Link“Architect of the Mississippi New Capitol Building”Map →

locationJackson“Capitol City where the facility is located”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Finance and Administration“Joint agency for contracting the restoration”Map →

OrganizationMississippi Department of Archives and History“Joint agency for historic restoration oversight”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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