Memorials, Sports - Freed-Hardeman University men's basketball team, NAIA champions -
This bill honors the Freed-Hardeman University men's basketball team for winning the 2026 NAIA national championship. It formally commends the players, coaches, and staff for their achievements during the season, recognizing their team's 35-1 record and second consecutive NAIA title. The resolution acknowledges specific player performances and coaching contributions that led to their victory over Langston University. This legislative action serves as an official state recognition of the team's accomplishments rather than creating new laws or funding.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 2, 2026
Signed Apr 22, 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 22, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 3
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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