HC 57 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Karell Dampeer; commend upon occassion of his retirement as Sergeant-at-Arms for the MS House of Representatives.

This bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally honors and commends Karell Dampeer upon his retirement as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Mississippi House of Representatives. The resolution recognizes Dampeer's 28 years of service, noting he began as an Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms in 1998 and was promoted to Sergeant-at-Arms in 2003 at age 29, making him the youngest in the United States to hold that position. It acknowledges his personal background, including his education at Jackson State University and his family life, while expressing appreciation for his dedication to the Mississippi Legislature. The resolution concludes by extending congratulations to Dampeer and wishing him well in his future endeavors.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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As Passed the lower Current version · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill title was updated to reflect that it has been adopted by both the House and Senate, indicating the resolution has now passed both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature. This change signifies the resolution is ready for the Governor's signature and is no longer in a pending state.
Scope change
No substantive policy changes; the resolution's scope remains focused on honoring and commending Karel Dampleer upon his retirement as Sergeant-at-Arms.
TECHNICAL

Updated bill status from 'As Adopted by House' to 'As Adopted by House and Senate' to reflect completion of the legislative process.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 20, 2026

How they voted

450
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 52
Mar 20, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
27 Yea 7
79% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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