Memorials, Academic Achievement - Matthew Fincher, Top Ten Senior, Hampshire Unit School -
This bill honors Matthew Fincher, a high school senior from Hampshire Unit School who was named a Top Ten Senior for the 2026 graduating class. The resolution formally commends his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement, recognizing his exemplary grade point average and dedication to excellence. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Mr. Fincher as a gesture of appreciation for his accomplishments. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a student's success.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 23, 2026
Signed Apr 14, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/26/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kip Capley
RRepublican
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