HR 26 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Jamal Roberts; commend and congratulate upon winning the 23rd season of American Idol.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending Jamal Roberts, a Meridian, Mississippi native, for winning the 23rd season of *American Idol*. It formally congratulates him as the second Mississippian and second African-American male to win the competition, highlighting his musical achievements and roots. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' praise and will be sent to Roberts and the press. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or funding.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill title was updated from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House', indicating it has passed initial House consideration. The document type changed from a standard bill to a House Resolution, which is a non-binding expression of sentiment rather than a law. The resolution now formally commends and congratulates Jamal Roberts on winning the 23rd season of American Idol.

Scope change

The document's scope changed from a potential legislative bill to a ceremonial House Resolution, which has no legal effect beyond formal recognition.

TECHNICAL

Title changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House' to reflect legislative progress

Added parenthetical notation '(As Adopted by House)' to document version

SCOPE

Changed from standard bill format to House Resolution format, converting it from potential legislation to a ceremonial expression of sentiment

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