SR 66 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Recognize JSU basketball standout Daeshun Ruffin as 2025-2026 SWAC Player of the Year.

This Senate Resolution recognizes Jackson State University basketball player Daeshun Ruffin as the 2025-2026 SWAC Player of the Year. The bill formally commends Ruffin for his athletic achievements, including leading the conference in scoring and ranking third nationally in points per game. It directs the resolution to be presented to Ruffin, his family and coaches, and distributed to the JSU Athletic Director and media outlets. The measure serves as an official acknowledgment of his accomplishments and does not alter any laws or policies.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Mar 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended from its original 'As Introduced' version to the 'As Adopted by Senate' version, with changes primarily focused on formatting, layout, and minor text adjustments rather than substantive policy changes. The core purpose of the resolution remains unchanged: to commend and congratulate Jackson State University basketball player Daeshun Ruffin for being named SWAC Player of the Year for the 2025-2026 season.

TECHNICAL

Header and footer formatting was updated to reflect the Senate's official adoption, including changes to the document title, session information, and page numbering.

Text formatting was adjusted, including removal of line numbers and replacement of some text with special Unicode characters (��) that appear to be formatting artifacts from the legislative markup system.

The resolution text itself was slightly restructured for clarity, with the 'WHEREAS' clauses consolidated and the 'NOW, THEREFORE' language streamlined while maintaining the same substantive content.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 20, 2026

How they voted

45–0

Passed · 7 other

Total votes 52

Mar 20, 2026

D Democratic18

18 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican34

27 Yea 7

79% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Mar 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Be Adopted

upper

Mar 11, 2026

Committee

Referred To Rules

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors