SR 53 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Recognize Katie Blount on the occasion of her retirement as Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

This is a commemorative resolution honoring Katie Blount upon her retirement as Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH). It recognizes her 11-year leadership (2015-2026), including overseeing the opening of the Two Mississippi Museums (visited by over 744,000 people since 2017) and advancing inclusive storytelling and preservation efforts at historic sites. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the Senate’s gratitude for her service.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action Mar 13, 2026

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As Introduced → Current version · 1 edit

MINOR

SR 53 changed status from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by Senate.' No substantive policy or content changes were made; the resolution recognizing Katie Blount on her retirement is textually identical in both versions.

TECHNICAL

Bill status updated from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by Senate,' reflecting that the Senate passed the resolution without amendments.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2026

How they voted

47–0

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 52

Mar 13, 2026

D Democratic18

18 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican34

29 Yea 5

85% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted

upper

Mar 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Be Adopted

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Committee

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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors