Commend Honorable Fred Banks, Jr.
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SC 517 — Commend Honorable Fred Banks, Jr.
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This bill died with 2020 Regular 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
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The revised version of Bill SC 517 includes new lines that were added after it was initially introduced. These changes may reflect updates based on feedback, additional considerations, or clarifications needed for the bill to better serve its purpose. This matters because these additions could improve the effectiveness of the bill and address concerns raised by lawmakers or the public.
SC 517 (As Adopted by Senate)Senate and House) - 2020 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:
Senator(s) Blackmon, Simmons (13th), Barnett, Blount, Butler, Frazier, Hopson, Jackson (11th), Jackson (32nd), Jordan, Norwood, Simmons (12th), Witherspoon Senate Concurrent Resolution 517 (As Adopted by Senate)Senate and House) A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE PIONEERING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF FORMER PRESIDING JUSTICE OF THE MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE FRED LEE BANKS, JR., AND ACKNOWLEDGING HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
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Action History
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Sponsors
- Simmons (13th) · Cosponsor
- Hillman Terome Frazier · Cosponsor
- Jordan · Cosponsor
- Sollie B. Norwood · Cosponsor
- Simmons (12th) · Cosponsor
- Witherspoon · Cosponsor
- David Blount · Cosponsor
- Briggs Hopson · Cosponsor
- Reginald Jackson · Cosponsor
- Albert Butler · Cosponsor
- Reginald Jackson · Cosponsor
- Juan Barnett · Cosponsor
- Bradford Blackmon · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Bradford Blackmon Democrat
Co-sponsors (12)
- Simmons (13th)
- Hillman Terome Frazier Democrat
- Jordan
- Sollie B. Norwood Democrat
- Simmons (12th)
- Witherspoon
- David Blount Democrat
- Briggs Hopson Republican
- Reginald Jackson Democrat
- Albert Butler Democrat
- Reginald Jackson Democrat
- Juan Barnett Democrat
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 162 →"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 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 51 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (52)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barnett | — | Yea |
| Blackmon | — | Yea |
| Branning | — | Yea |
| Caughman | — | Yea |
| Doty | — | Yea |
| Horhn | — | Yea |
| Jackson G. (15th) | — | Yea |
| Jackson R. (11th) | — | Yea |
| Jackson S. (32nd) | — | Yea |
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Jordan | — | Yea |
| McDaniel | — | Yea |
| Parker | — | Yea |
| Polk | — | Yea |
| Simmons D. T. (12th) | — | Yea |
| Simmons S. (13th) | — | Yea |
| Sojourner | — | Yea |
| Thompson | — | Yea |
| Turner-Ford | — | Yea |
| Witherspoon | — | Yea |
| Moran | — | Not Voting |
| Albert Butler | Democrat | Yea |
| David Blount | Democrat | Yea |
| Hillman Terome Frazier | Democrat | Yea |
| Hob Bryan | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Thomas | Democrat | Yea |
| Sollie B. Norwood | Democrat | Yea |
| Angela Burks Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Benjamin Suber | 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 |
| J. Walter Michel | 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 |
| Kevin Blackwell | Republican | Yea |
| Lydia Graves Chassaniol | Republican | Yea |
| Michael McLendon | Republican | Yea |
| Neil S. Whaley | Republican | Yea |
| Randy P. Boyd | Republican | Yea |
| Rita Potts Parks | Republican | Yea |
| Scott DeLano | Republican | Yea |
| Tyler McCaughn | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SC 517?
- SC 517 is sponsored by Simmons (13th), Hillman Terome Frazier (Democrat), Jordan, Sollie B. Norwood (Democrat), Simmons (12th), Witherspoon, David Blount (Democrat), Briggs Hopson (Republican), Reginald Jackson (Democrat), Albert Butler (Democrat), Juan Barnett (Democrat), and Bradford Blackmon (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SC 517?
- This bill died with 2020 Regular 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 SC 517?
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