Mississippi SC522: Paying tribute to Mississippi musical icon Guy Hovis, Jr.

What the bill says

A concurrent resolution paying tribute to the memory and legacy of mississippi musical and cultural icon guy lee hovis, jr.

From the enrolled text, March 18, 2026:

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY AND LEGACY OF MISSISSIPPI MUSICAL AND CULTURAL ICON GUY LEE HOVIS, JR. WHEREAS, it is with profound sadness that we note the passing of Mississippi musician and television icon Guy Hovis, Jr., on January 22, 2026, at age 84. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to his family, friends, the State of Mississippi, and the many audiences he entertained over his lifetime; and WHEREAS, Guy was born on September 24, 1941, in Tupelo, Mississippi, the son of Guy Lee Hovis, Sr., and Frances Hovis. From the age of five, he began singing in church, a passion that would become the foundation of a remarkable career spanning more than 40 years entertaining audiences of all ages all over America; and WHEREAS, Guy graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. While at Ole Miss, he was an active member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, where he gained lifelong friendships. During this time, Guy and his *SS26/R1288* S. C. R. No. 522 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS26/R1288 PAGE 1 (rdd\tb) friends formed the "Chancellor's Quartet," a group of lifelong friends who sang together for decades. His time at Ole Miss also deepened his love of Rebel sports, and he remained a …

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Sponsors

• Michel, J. Walter (R, 25) · primary sponsor
• Blount, David (D, 29)
• Hopson, W. Briggs (R, 23)
• McCaughn, Tyler (R, 31)
• McLendon, Michael (R, 1)
• McMahan, Chad (R, 6)

Latest actions

1. March 18, 2026: Enrolled Bill Signed
2. March 17, 2026: Returned For Enrolling
3. March 17, 2026: Immediate Release
4. March 17, 2026: Adopted
5. March 12, 2026: Title Suff Do Be Adopted
6. February 6, 2026: Referred To Rules
7. February 5, 2026: Transmitted To House
8. February 4, 2026: Adopted
9. February 3, 2026: Title Suff Do Be Adopted
10. January 29, 2026: Referred To Rules

Votes

• Adopted (February 4, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SC522?

SC522 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Paying tribute to Mississippi musical icon Guy Hovis, Jr.

What does SC522 do?

In its own words: A concurrent resolution paying tribute to the memory and legacy of mississippi musical and cultural icon guy lee hovis, jr.

What is the status of SC522?

Passed both chambers as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (March 18, 2026).

Who sponsored SC522?

Michel, J. Walter (R, 25), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SC522?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0522.xml