SR 117 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commend Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team for back-to-back 3A State Championships.

This Senate resolution formally commends the Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils girls basketball team and head coach Michael Smith for winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 3A state championships in 2025 and 2026. The bill recognizes the team's recent success, including their 2026 championship victory where they defeated Belmont High School 54-31, and highlights key players like Lamaya Southward, who was named state MVP. It also acknowledges the coaching staff and lists the full roster of student-athletes who contributed to the team's achievements. The resolution serves as an official congratulatory gesture from the Mississippi Senate to the school, coaches, and community members involved.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 29, 2026 Last action Mar 31, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

520
Passed
Total votes 52
Mar 31, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
34 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Mar 29, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Daniel Sparks
Daniel Sparks
RRepublican
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