SR 43 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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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What changed between versions

As Introduced Current version · 2 edits
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

490
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 52
Feb 17, 2026
D Democratic18
17 Yea 1
94% Yea
R Republican34
32 Yea 2
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.