MEMORIAL-MICHAEL B. DICKENS
Senate Resolution 842 is a memorial bill honoring Michael B. Dickens, who passed away on August 6, 2025. The resolution formally acknowledges his life, detailing his background in Maryland and Illinois, his career at W.R. Grace and AT&T, and his role as a devoted husband and father. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family members, including his wife, children, and mother, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy. This measure serves as an official record of the state's respect for Dickens rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 30, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 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
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
May 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mattie Hunter
DDemocratic
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