Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SC545: Honor Carroll E. Rhodes for lifetime of service to civil rights in Mississippi.
Status: Failed, April 15, 2026
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING HONORABLE CARROLL E. RHODES FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO CIVIL RIGHTS, THE RULE OF LAW, AND THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution honoring honorable carroll e. rhodes for a lifetime of service to civil rights, the rule of law, and the people of mississippi.
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING HONORABLE CARROLL E. RHODES FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO CIVIL RIGHTS, THE RULE OF LAW, AND THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI. WHEREAS, the Mississippi Legislature has long recognized that the progress of Mississippi is shaped not only by institutions, but by men and women whose courage, conviction, and dedication to justice leave a lasting mark upon the life of our state; and WHEREAS, Carroll E. Rhodes has, for decades, stood among those citizens whose professional calling has been guided by a steadfast belief in the Constitution, the dignity of all people, and the enduring promise that justice must be available to every Mississippian; and WHEREAS, throughout a distinguished career in the practice of law, Mr. Rhodes has devoted himself to the pursuit of civil rights, voting rights, and the protection of constitutional principles, advocating in courts of law on matters that reach to the very heart of representative government; and *SS26/R1627* S. C. R. No. 545 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS26/R1627 PAGE 1 (rdd\kr) WHEREAS, his work has contributed to legal debates and decisions affecting representation, electoral fairness, and the preservation of democratic participation, helping to shape the modern civic landscape of the State of Mississippi; and WHEREAS, in times of challenge and change, Mr. Rhodes has remained committed to the rule of law and to …
Sponsors
- Blackmon, Bradford (D, 21) · primary sponsor
- Brumfield, Gary (D, 38)
- Hickman, Rod (D, 32)
- Mumford, Kamesha B. (D, 26)
- DuPree, Johnny L. (D, 45)
- Gillespie-Isom, Theresa (D, 2)
- Thomas, Joseph (D, 22)
- Pope, Justin L. (D, 24)
- Jackson, Reginald (D, 11)
- Blount, David (D, 29)
- Derrick Simmons (D, 12)
- Sarita Simmons (D, 13)
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Rules
Common questions
- What is SC545?
- SC545 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Honor Carroll E. Rhodes for lifetime of service to civil rights in Mississippi.
- What does SC545 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution honoring honorable carroll e. rhodes for a lifetime of service to civil rights, the rule of law, and the people of mississippi.
- What is the status of SC545?
- Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SC545?
- Blackmon, Bradford (D, 21), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SC545?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0545.xml
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