Commend Mrs. Nora Miller for distinguished leadership as President of MUW.
This bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally commends Mrs. Nora Roberts Miller for her distinguished leadership as President of Mississippi University for Women. It recognizes her 30-year career in higher education and her contributions to the state, particularly highlighting her role as the institution's fifteenth and first alumna president. The resolution notes specific achievements during her tenure, including enrollment growth and favorable student outcomes, and directs that copies of the commendation be presented to her and made available to the press. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or policies, serving only to honor her retirement and service.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2026
Last action Apr 6, 2026
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The bill title and header were updated to reflect that the resolution has been adopted by both the Senate and the House, indicating it has successfully passed both chambers of the legislature. This change signifies that the resolution is now in its final form and ready for the Governor's signature, as it no longer represents a pending Senate-only measure.
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The document title and header were updated from 'As Adopted by Senate' to 'As Adopted by Senate and House' to accurately reflect that the bill has passed both legislative chambers.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 20, 2026
How they voted
45–0
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 52
Mar 20, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
79% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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