Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HC47: Mississippi Forestry Commission; commend upon 100th anniversary.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 17, 2026
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY AND HONORING ITS CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution commending and congratulating the mississippi forestry commission upon the occasion of its 100th anniversary and honoring its century of service to the state of mississippi.
From the enrolled text, March 17, 2026:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY AND HONORING ITS CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. WHEREAS, the Mississippi Forestry Commission was founded on March 6, 1926, to provide leadership in the protection, management and conservation of Mississippi's forest resources, and for the past 100 years, the agency has steadfastly protected communities, supported rural economies, and ensured Mississippi's forests remain healthy and productive for future generations; and WHEREAS, over the past century, the Mississippi Forestry Commission has served the citizens of Mississippi by protecting lives, property and forestlands through wildfire prevention, suppression and emergency response, while promoting sound forest management and stewardship practices; and WHEREAS, Mississippi is home to approximately 19 million acres of forestland, making forestry a cornerstone of the state's economy, environment and quality of life, and the Mississippi Forestry Commission plays a critical role in sustaining these *HR43/R1688.1* H. C. R. No. 47 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/HR43/R1688.1 PAGE 1 (ELS\KP) working forests, evolving to meet changing needs while continuing to provide essential services that support jobs, landowners and local government; and WHEREAS, the Mississippi Forestry Commission is unwavering in its commitment to its core responsibilities, including wildfire response, forest health monitoring, sustainable forest management assistance, landowner outreach, urban and community forestry support, and forestry …
Sponsors
- Morgan, Ken (R, 100) · primary sponsor
- Calvert, Billy Adam (R, 83)
- Harris, W.I. (R, 28)
- Keith Jackson (D, 45)
- Keen, Justin (R, 6)
- Kinkade, Bill (R, 52)
- Ladner, Timmy (R, 93)
- Mangold, Vince (R, 53)
- McMillan, Jonathan (R, 58)
- Pigott, Bill (R, 99)
- Smith, Troy (R, 84)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Returned For Enrolling
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
- : Transmitted To Senate
- : Immediate Release
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 13, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Mississippi Forestry Commission
Common questions
- What is HC47?
- HC47 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Mississippi Forestry Commission; commend upon 100th anniversary.
- What does HC47 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution commending and congratulating the mississippi forestry commission upon the occasion of its 100th anniversary and honoring its century of service to the state of mississippi.
- What is the status of HC47?
- Passed both chambers as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (March 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HC47?
- Morgan, Ken (R, 100), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HC47?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0047.xml
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