MEMORIAL-EARL FERGUSON
This Senate Resolution honors Earl Ferguson, a Springfield resident who passed away on April 2, 2026, and extends condolences to his family and friends. The bill formally records his life details, including his work as a welder, his hobbies, and his surviving relatives, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family as a symbol of sympathy. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his death.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doris Turner
DDemocratic
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