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Read. Follow. Verify.Mississippi Legislature Honors Attorney Carroll E. Rhodes for Civil Rights Advocacy
Last action · April 15, 2026: 04/15 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsors: Bradford Blackmon and 16 others
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What This Bill Proposed
The Mississippi Legislature commends and honors Carroll E. Rhodes for his decades-long legal career in civil rights, voting rights, and constitutional advocacy.
Changes only the official legislative recognition of an individual; no funding, statutory, or service changes are stated.
Who It Would Have Affected
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Carroll E. Rhodes
Receives formal legislative commendation and recognition from the State of Mississippi.
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This bill did not become law - Died in committee.
Procedural history
2 actions- Apr 15, 2026Senate04/15 (S) Died In Committee
- Mar 17, 2026SenateCommittee03/17 (S) Referred To Rules
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