Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HC8: Province of Québec; honor the longstanding and fruitful partnership with the State of Mississippi.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 9, 2026
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE RICH HISTORICAL CONNECTION AND THE LONGSTANDING AND FRUITFUL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC AND THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution honoring the rich historical connection and the longstanding and fruitful partnership between the province of québec and the state of mississippi.
From the enrolled text, February 9, 2026:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE RICH HISTORICAL CONNECTION AND THE LONGSTANDING AND FRUITFUL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC AND THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. WHEREAS, Québec and Mississippi share a rich historical connection dating back to the late 17th century, when Québec-born explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville led a French expedition that established the first European settlement in what is now Mississippi, at Fort Maurepas near present-day Ocean Springs in 1699; and WHEREAS, d'Iberville's arrival marked the beginning of French colonial influence in the region, laying the foundation for cultural and linguistic ties that continue to be celebrated today, including through annual commemorations in Ocean Springs that honor this shared heritage; and WHEREAS, the legacy of French exploration and settlement in Mississippi, rooted in Québec's history, contributes to the state's diverse cultural identity and offers opportunities for educational, historical, and tourism initiatives; and *HR43/R922* H. C. R. No. 8 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/HR43/R922 PAGE 1 (GT\KP) WHEREAS, the Province of Québec has maintained a permanent presence in the southern United States since 1978, and both Québec and Mississippi are member jurisdictions of the Southeast United States-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) alliance, which fosters economic and cultural collaboration; and WHEREAS, Québec serves as a diverse supplier to Mississippi's key industries, including the automotive sector, health and life sciences, machinery, and aluminum; and …
Sponsors
- Newman, Gene (R, 61) · primary sponsor
- Barton, Manly (R, 109)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Returned For Enrolling
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
- : Transmitted To Senate
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (February 4, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Province of Québec
Common questions
- What is HC8?
- HC8 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Province of Québec; honor the longstanding and fruitful partnership with the State of Mississippi.
- What does HC8 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution honoring the rich historical connection and the longstanding and fruitful partnership between the province of québec and the state of mississippi.
- What is the status of HC8?
- Passed both chambers as of February 9, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (February 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HC8?
- Newman, Gene (R, 61), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HC8?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0008.xml
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