Indiana Senate adopts resolution memorializing civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson

Original title: Memorializing Reverend Jesse Jackson.

Last action · February 26, 2026: Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Clark, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, McKinley, Mishler, Niemeyer, Raatz, Rogers, Schmitt, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Young M added as coauthorsSponsors: Lonnie Randolph and 49 others

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What This Bill Does

The Indiana Senate adopts a resolution honoring the life, legacy, and civil rights achievements of global leader Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson following his passing on February 17, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to honor a historical figure; no state funding, service changes, or new laws are enacted.

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Indiana Senate

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Key Facts

Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 84.
The Indiana Senate adopted a resolution memorializing his life and contributions as an American icon.
The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit copies of the resolution to Senator Lonnie Randolph.

Frequently Asked Questions

What action does this resolution take?

It formally memorializes the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson in the Indiana Senate.

Does this resolution appropriate any state funds or change laws?

No, it is a commemorative resolution that does not alter laws or allocate funding.

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Procedural history

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Feb 26, 2026Senate
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Clark, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, McKinley, Mishler, Niemeyer, Raatz, Rogers, Schmitt, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Young M added as coauthors
Feb 26, 2026SenateIntroduced
First reading: adopted standing vote
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Coauthored by Senators Taylor G, Spencer, Jackson L, Qaddoura, Pol, Yoder, Hunley, Ford J.D., Niezgodski
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Authored by Senator Randolph Lonnie M

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