Recognize Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
This is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 43) recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, for its civic and financial contributions in Mississippi. It honors the sorority's 118-year history, including its founding by African American women in 1908, its work through 120 chapters in the South Eastern Region (covering Mississippi), and its community impact since the first Mississippi chapter chartered in 1934. The resolution specifically highlights the organization's service initiatives, voter engagement efforts ("Soar to the Polls"), and advocacy on issues like maternal health and social justice. As a recognition resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Current version
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MINOR
The bill title was updated to reflect that it has been adopted by the Senate rather than just introduced. The resolution's purpose remains unchanged, recognizing the Mississippi Senate's relationship with Alpha Kappa Alpha SorORITY, Incorporated for their civic and financial contributions to the state.
TECHNICAL
The bill header was changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by Senate', indicating the resolution has passed the Senate stage of the legislative process.
A parenthetical note '(As Adopted by Senate)' was added below the resolution title to further clarify the bill's current status in the legislative process.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2026
How they voted
49–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 52
Feb 17, 2026
D
Democratic18
94% Yea
R
Republican34
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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