RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SERVICE OF DR. JEROME R. LEWIS AND THE JEROME R. LEWIS LEGISLATIVE FELLOWS PROGRAM.
HCR 85 is a non-binding resolution renaming the Legislative Fellows Program to "The Jerome R. Lewis Legislative Fellows Program" to honor Dr. Jerome R. Lewis's service. It does not create new policies or affect any laws, as it is purely a recognition measure. The resolution was passed unanimously by both chambers on January 20, 2026, with no recorded opposition. This change formally recognizes Dr. Lewis's contributions to the program and the legislative process.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 20, 2026
How they voted
21–0
Passed
Total votes 21
Jan 20, 2026
D
Democratic15
100% Yea
R
Republican6
100% Yea
Vote distribution
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All Nay
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3
Key actions
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Committee
0
Jan 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed In House by Voice Vote
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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