SR 4 — Pay tribute to the memory of longtime Mental Health Administrator Dr. Paul Cotten, Sr.
Last action — Adopted
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✓Introduced
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✓In 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 died with 2017 First Extraordinary Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SR 4 clarifies that it has been officially adopted by the Senate and specifies the senators involved in its introduction. This change emphasizes the endorsement of the bill and highlights the participation of both Senator Burton and Senator Jackson. It matters because it ensures that the public and stakeholders are aware of who is sponsoring the legislation, which can influence support and awareness.
SR 4 (As Introduced)Adopted by Senate) - 2017 1st Extraordinary Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE 1st Extraordinary Session To:
Senator(s) BurtonBurton, Jackson (32nd) Senate Resolution 4 (As Adopted by Senate) A RESOLUTION PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF LONGTIME MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR AND ELLISVILLE COMMUNITY LEADER DR.
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Action History
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Adopted
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Title Suff Do Be Adopted
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Referred To Rules
Sponsors
- Burton · Primary
- Jackson_(32nd) · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Burton
Co-sponsors (1)
- Jackson_(32nd)
Not signed on (173)
173 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 173 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 50 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (52)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barnett | — | Yea |
| Blackmon | — | Yea |
| Clarke | — | Yea |
| Dearing | — | Yea |
| Hudson | — | Yea |
| Jackson G. (15th) | — | Yea |
| Jackson S. (32nd) | — | Yea |
| Parker | — | Yea |
| Simmons D. T. (12th) | — | Yea |
| Simmons W. (13th) | — | Yea |
| Jackson R. (11th) | — | Not Voting |
| Branning | — | Yea |
| Browning | — | Yea |
| Burton | — | Yea |
| Carmichael | — | Yea |
| Caughman | — | Yea |
| Dawkins | — | Yea |
| Doty | — | Yea |
| Gollott | — | Yea |
| Horhn | — | Yea |
| Jolly | — | Yea |
| Jordan | — | Yea |
| Massey | — | Yea |
| McDaniel | — | Yea |
| Moran | — | Yea |
| Polk | — | Yea |
| Stone | — | Yea |
| Tindell | — | Yea |
| Tollison | — | Yea |
| Turner-Ford | — | Yea |
| Wilemon | — | Yea |
| Witherspoon | — | Yea |
| Albert Butler | Democrat | Yea |
| David Blount | Democrat | Yea |
| Hillman Terome Frazier | Democrat | Yea |
| Hob Bryan | Democrat | Yea |
| Percy W. Watson | Democrat | Yea |
| Sollie B. Norwood | Democrat | Yea |
| Angela Burks Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Brice Wiggins | Republican | Yea |
| Briggs Hopson | Republican | Yea |
| Chad McMahan | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Younger | Republican | Yea |
| Dean Kirby | Republican | Yea |
| Dennis DeBar, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| J. Walter Michel | Republican | Yea |
| Joey Fillingane | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph M. Seymour | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Harkins | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Blackwell | Republican | Yea |
| Lydia Graves Chassaniol | Republican | Yea |
| Rita Potts Parks | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SR 4?
- SR 4 is sponsored by Burton and Jackson_(32nd).
- What is the current status of SR 4?
- This bill died with 2017 First Extraordinary Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SR 4?
- Track SR 4 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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