Recognize MS Symphony Orchestra (MSO) as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Performing Arts.
Senate Resolution 16 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) as the 2026 recipient of the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Performing Arts. It formally extends the Mississippi Senate's recognition to MSO, the state's largest professional performing arts organization based in Jackson, for its contributions to Mississippi's cultural landscape. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it serves solely as a symbolic honor acknowledging MSO's 80-year history, educational programs, and statewide impact through music. The Senate will present this resolution to MSO's director, Crafton Beck, and share it with the press.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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The bill title was updated to reflect that it has been adopted by the Senate rather than just introduced. This indicates the bill has passed its initial reading and moved forward in the legislative process. The substantive content of the resolution remains focused on recognizing the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.
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Changed the bill status from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by Senate' to reflect its current legislative stage
Added a line indicating the resolution is 'As Adopted by Senate' to clarify its current status in the legislative process
Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 4, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
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All Nay
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Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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