SR 16 — Recognize MS Symphony Orchestra (MSO) as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Performing Arts.
Last action — 02/04 (S) Adopted
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE RECOGNITION OF THE MISSISSIPPI SENATE TO MISSISSIPPI'S LARGEST PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION THE MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FROM JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2026 GOVERNOR'S ARTS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMING ARTS.
Bill Text
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Read SR 16 on the official Mississippi source →Action History
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02/04 (S) Adopted
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02/03 (S) Title Suff Do Be Adopted
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01/20 (S) Referred To Rules
Sponsors
- Lydia Graves Chassaniol · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Lydia Graves Chassaniol Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (174)
174 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 174 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (52)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barnett | — | Yea |
| Blackmon | — | Yea |
| Blackwell | — | Yea |
| Boyd | — | Yea |
| Gillespie Isom | — | Yea |
| Jackson | — | Yea |
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Ladner | — | Yea |
| Simmons D. T. (12th) | — | Yea |
| Simmons S. (13th) | — | Yea |
| Taylor | — | Yea |
| Thompson | — | Yea |
| Turner-Ford | — | Yea |
| Williams | — | Yea |
| Albert Butler | Democrat | Yea |
| David Blount | Democrat | Yea |
| Gary Brumfield | Democrat | Yea |
| Hillman Terome Frazier | Democrat | Yea |
| Hob Bryan | Democrat | Yea |
| Johnny DuPree | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Thomas | Democrat | Yea |
| Justin Pope | Democrat | Yea |
| Kamesha Mumford | Democrat | Yea |
| Rod Hickman | Democrat | Yea |
| Sollie B. Norwood | Democrat | Yea |
| Andy Berry | Republican | Yea |
| Angela Burks Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Benjamin Suber | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Rhodes | Republican | Yea |
| Brice Wiggins | Republican | Yea |
| Briggs Hopson | Republican | Yea |
| Chad McMahan | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Younger | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel H. Sparks | Republican | Yea |
| Dean Kirby | Republican | Yea |
| Dennis DeBar, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Don Hartness | Republican | Yea |
| J. Walter Michel | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Barrett | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Tate | Republican | Yea |
| Jeremy England | Republican | Yea |
| Joel R. Carter, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Joey Fillingane | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph M. Seymour | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Harkins | Republican | Yea |
| Kathy L. Chism | Republican | Yea |
| Lydia Graves Chassaniol | Republican | Yea |
| Michael McLendon | Republican | Yea |
| Neil S. Whaley | Republican | Yea |
| Rita Potts Parks | Republican | Yea |
| Scott DeLano | Republican | Yea |
| Tyler McCaughn | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SR 16 do?
- A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE RECOGNITION OF THE MISSISSIPPI SENATE TO MISSISSIPPI'S LARGEST PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION THE MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FROM JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2026 GOVERNOR'S ARTS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMING ARTS.
- Who sponsors SR 16?
- SR 16 is sponsored by Lydia Graves Chassaniol (Republican).
- What is the current status of SR 16?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SR 16?
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