Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SR74: Commend Mississippi Forestry Commission on its 100th Anniversary.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 20, 2026
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY AND COMMEMORATING ITS CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
A resolution commending and congratulating the mississippi forestry commission upon the occasion of its 100th anniversary and commemorating its century of service to the state of mississippi.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY AND COMMEMORATING 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 *SS26/R1607* S. R. No. 74 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS26/R1607 PAGE 1 (rdd\tb) 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 education programs …
Sponsors
- Fillingane, Joey (R, 41) · primary sponsor
- Michel, J. Walter (R, 25)
- England, Jeremy (R, 51)
- Suber, Benjamin (R, 8)
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 20, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR74?
- SR74 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commend Mississippi Forestry Commission on its 100th Anniversary.
- What does SR74 do?
- In its own words: A resolution commending and congratulating the mississippi forestry commission upon the occasion of its 100th anniversary and commemorating its century of service to the state of mississippi.
- What is the status of SR74?
- Passed both chambers as of March 20, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (March 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR74?
- Fillingane, Joey (R, 41), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR74?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0074.xml
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