HR 43 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Alcorn State University; commemorate and celebrate upon the occasion of its 155th anniversary.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commemorating Alcorn State University's 155th anniversary. It honors the university as America's first Historically Black Land-Grant University, founded in 1871, and recognizes its historical significance, economic impact ($187 million annually), and role in producing leaders. The resolution expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' commendation and celebrates the institution's legacy without creating new laws or affecting any policies.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Feb 16, 2026

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill title was updated from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House', indicating the House has approved the legislation. The resolution now explicitly states it commemorates the 155th anniversary of Alcorn State University's founding as America's first historically black land-grant university. This represents a procedural update rather than a substantive policy change.

TECHNICAL

Title format changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House' to reflect legislative approval status

Added parenthetical note '(As Adopted by House)' below the resolution title for clarity

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Feb 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Be Adopted

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

Referred To Rules

lower

0 primary · 5 co-sponsors