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MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Barnett. Senator Barnett. Senator Barnett. Senator Barrett. Senator Barrett.
  • Committee reports, Senator Blackwell: Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Rules Committee, Senator Kirby, you're recognized. We're on number one, Senate. Thank you, Mr.
  • Thank you, Senator. 10. Get item 10 called up, ask the title be read. >> Read the title.
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MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Blackwell. Senator Blackwell. Senator Blackwell. Senator Blount. Senator Blount.
  • Senator Blount. Senator Boyd. Senator Boyd. Senator Boyd. Senator Brumfield. Senator Brumfield.
  • Senator Brumfield. Senator Bryan. Senator Bryan. Senator Bryan. Senator Butler. Senator Butler.
  • Committee reports, Senator Blackwell, you are recognized. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
  • The ayes have it, Senator. Go to number nine. Recommitted. Number 10. Arkansas. Thank you, Mr.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Reginald Anderson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The journal and committee reports were dispensed with by voice vote. Early in the meeting, senators also introduced guests, including Dr. Adrian Gilliam Pierre as doctor of the day and several school groups and community visitors in the galleries. A major portion of the session was devoted to recognizing student athletes and coaches through commendation resolutions. The Senate honored the Northside High School Gators boys basketball team for winning its first Class 2A state championship, the Morton High School Panthers boys basketball team for winning the 2025 Class 4A title, East Rankin Academy teams for multiple championships, Simpson County Academy’s boys cross country team and Lily Overby, Brookhaven Academy’s fast-pitch softball team, and several other schools and programs. The chamber also recognized Mississippi artist Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp) for his music contributions, and later introduced the Meridian High School Choir, Brookhaven Academy fifth graders, and David Hoke, who has delivered Bibles to all 50 state legislatures. The Senate then took up nominations and approved three by advise-and-consent: Kent Gerard Nico to the Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Marcus Jones Martin to the State Tax Appeals Board, and Keith Allen Williams Jr. to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. After that, Senator Kirby moved to suspend the rules and take up a large block of commending resolutions, which the Senate agreed to consider together. The block included numerous resolutions honoring schools, athletes, educators, and community figures, and the Senate agreed to proceed to final passage by roll call with no objection noted.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 30 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 26 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with an invocation by Reverend Bruce Wells and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved dispensing with the reading of the journal and committee reports. The chamber also recognized a joint resolution honoring the University of Southern Mississippi Army ROTC program on its 75th anniversary, and welcomed several guests and groups in the galleries throughout the morning. A series of special recognitions followed. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 53 honoring Katie Blunt on her retirement as director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History; Blunt spoke about the success of the Two Mississippi Museums, fundraising for exhibits and public programming, and her long service to the state. The Senate also recognized the Winston Academy Patriots football team for winning the 2025 MHSAA Class 2A Division 2 state championship, the Mississippi State University All-SEC basketball guard Josh Hubard for his athletic and community service achievements, and the Columbus High School Falcons for winning the 2026 MHSAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship. A South Panola High School Air Force JROTC drone team was also honored for its third consecutive grand championship, with its instructor describing the program’s statewide and national success and its role in preparing students for careers and research opportunities. On the legislative calendar, the Senate tabled a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 2588, the Safeguard Honesty, Integrity, and Elections for Lasting Democracy Shield Act. It then adopted the conference report on Senate Bill 2654, creating the State Security Operations Center within the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services, after members noted the changes were largely clerical and did not alter the bill’s substance. The Senate also confirmed several nominations by use of the morning roll call, including reappointments to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health, appointments to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, and an appointment to the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund board.