Recognize lasting financial and athletic impact of highly regarded SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland.
This resolution (SR 9) is a ceremonial recognition of Dr. Charles McClelland, Commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), for his leadership and contributions to the conference and HBCU athletics. It specifically commends him for elevating the SWAC's national image and acknowledges his appointment to the NCAA Board of Governors. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any laws; it is purely a formal statement of appreciation. It highlights his role in expanding the SWAC to 12 member institutions and launching SWAC TV, but these are background details supporting the recognition, not policy changes. As a procedural resolution, it has no legislative impact beyond expressing official commendation.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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The bill title was updated to reflect that it has been adopted by the Senate, changing the status from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by Senate'. This indicates the bill has passed its initial Senate review and is now in its current version for further legislative action. The substantive content of the resolution remains focused on recognizing Dr. Charles's achievements in the Southwest Athletic Conference and NCAA governance.
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The bill header was updated to show the resolution has been adopted by the Senate, indicating progress in the legislative process rather than a substantive policy change.
Floor votes · Senate Jan 20, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Jan 20, 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
Jan 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sollie Norwood
DDemocratic
Co
Briggs Hopson
RRepublican
Co
David Blount
DDemocratic
Co
Johnny DuPree
DDemocratic
Co
Juan Barnett
DDemocratic
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