Mourning the death of legendary sax player, Sonny Rollins, one of the most important and influential jazz musicians in the history of American music
This legislative resolution honors the life and career of jazz musician Sonny Rollins, who passed away in May 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his significant contributions to American music and directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to his legacy. Additionally, the resolution mandates that a copy of the document be sent to Rollins' family as a gesture of respect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 28, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
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