HR 94 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony; mourn loss and commemorate life, service and legacy upon her passing.

This House Resolution commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, a pioneering journalist, educator, and public servant who passed away on March 5, 2026. The resolution expresses sympathy to her family and colleagues while honoring her historic achievements, including being the first African-American woman to serve as an anchor at WJTV-TV12 and her extensive contributions to journalism education and public service. It recognizes her decades of work across Mississippi media, higher education leadership, and public health policy, highlighting her role as a trailblazer who opened doors for future generations in communications and public service.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill changed from a House Resolution (HR) to a formal House Bill (HB), shifting from a ceremonial resolution to legislation that may require Senate approval and governor's signature. The substantive content regarding Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony's life and achievements remained largely unchanged, though some WHEREAS clauses were reordered and reworded. The resolution now includes a new final clause encouraging the family and Capitol Press Corps to receive copies.

Scope change

Changed from a House Resolution (which only requires House approval) to a House Bill (which requires full legislative passage and governor's signature).

SCOPE

Changed document type from House Resolution to House Bill, requiring Senate approval and governor's signature for final passage.

TECHNICAL

Reordered and reworded several WHEREAS clauses while maintaining the same factual content about Dr. Hayes-Anthony's life and achievements.

REQUIREMENT

Added new clause requiring copies of the resolution to be furnished to Dr. Hayes-Anthony's family and the Capitol Press Corps.

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

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 · 0 co-sponsors