Mississippi 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HR 138 — Willie H. Jefferson; commend life, legacy and service upon his passing.

Last action — 03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Tate Reeves (Republican) on March 26, 2026.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE LOSS AND COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, LEGACY AND SERVICE OF MR. WILLIE H. JEFFERSON, AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed

  2. 03/25 (H) Immediate Release

  3. 03/25 (H) Adopted

  4. 03/24 (H) Title Suff Do Be Adopted

  5. 03/23 (H) Referred To Rules

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 138 do?
A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE LOSS AND COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, LEGACY AND SERVICE OF MR. WILLIE H. JEFFERSON, AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING.
Who sponsors HR 138?
HR 138 is sponsored by Omeria Scott (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 138?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 138?
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