Mississippi legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Mississippi SC536: Salute Holmes County Poll Worker Freddie Ann Byrd Farmer.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 19, 2025
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND PAYING TRIBUTE TO HOLMES COUNTY POLL WORKER FREDDIE ANN BYRD FARMER WHO HAS SERVED OVER 69 CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN THIS ROLE AS THE "FRONTLINE OF DEMOCRACY."
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution commending and paying tribute to holmes county poll worker freddie ann byrd farmer who has served over 69 consecutive years in this role as the "frontline of democracy.".
From the enrolled text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND PAYING TRIBUTE TO HOLMES COUNTY POLL WORKER FREDDIE ANN BYRD FARMER WHO HAS SERVED OVER 69 CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN THIS ROLE AS THE "FRONTLINE OF DEMOCRACY." WHEREAS, as the nation and electors in the State of Mississippi vote, it is natural to focus on candidates, policies and outcomes of the elections. Yet, behind every successful election are millions of dedicated election professionals and poll workers who make democracy possible. They are often volunteers who rise to the occasion to serve their communities, ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to make his or her voice heard; and WHEREAS, as we reflect on the importance of free and fair elections, we honor and thank Holmes County Poll Worker Freddie Ann Byrd Farmer, who has served behind the scenes, ensuring that our voices are heard and our democracy remains strong; and WHEREAS, during her years of working and raising her family, Freddie Ann Byrd Farmer also served her county as a poll worker. She grew up going to the Lexington Courthouse at night with her father where the votes were counted. This instilled in her a strong desire to serve her county in the election process. She began working at the polls in West at the age of 21 and has continued to do so for …
Sponsors
- Michel, J. Walter (R, 25) · primary sponsor
- Blackmon, Lawrence (D, 57)
- Kirby, Dean (R, 30)
- McCaughn, Tyler (R, 31)
- Thomas, Joseph (D, 22)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Returned For Enrolling
- : Immediate Release
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
- : Transmitted To House
- : Immediate Release
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
Votes
- Adopted (March 25, 2026): 110 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Adopted (March 25, 2026): 109 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Adopted (March 13, 2026): 47 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Adopted (March 13, 2026): 44 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Appointment Confirmed (March 13, 2025): 49 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SC536?
- SC536 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Salute Holmes County Poll Worker Freddie Ann Byrd Farmer.
- What does SC536 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution commending and paying tribute to holmes county poll worker freddie ann byrd farmer who has served over 69 consecutive years in this role as the "frontline of democracy.".
- What is the status of SC536?
- Passed both chambers as of March 19, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (March 19, 2025).
- Who sponsored SC536?
- Michel, J. Walter (R, 25), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SC536?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SC/SC0536.xml
Source: official Mississippi record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.