Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SR92: Congratulate former MS Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Maxwell upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 26, 2026
A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FORMER MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT JUSTICE JAMES "JIMMY" D. MAXWELL UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS INVESTITURE AS JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
A resolution congratulating former mississippi supreme court justice james "jimmy" d. maxwell upon the occasion of his investiture as judge of the united states district court for the northern district of mississippi.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FORMER MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT JUSTICE JAMES "JIMMY" D. MAXWELL UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS INVESTITURE AS JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI. WHEREAS, it is with great pride and pleasure that we recognize the Investiture Ceremony of Judge James "Jimmy" D. Maxwell of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi on March 20, 2026, in Hernando, Mississippi; and WHEREAS, Honorable James "Jimmy" D. Maxwell is a former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice (2016-2025). He was nominated by President Trump to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, with his confirmation process and a committee hearing reported in September 2025. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced Justice Maxwell to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding his nomination; and WHEREAS, he served on the state Supreme Court from January 4, 2016, until December 18, 2025; and *SS08/R1631* S. R. No. 92 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS08/R1631 PAGE 1 (rdd\kr) WHEREAS, Judge Maxwell had served on the Mississippi Court of Appeals for almost seven years. Former Governor Haley Barbour appointed him in 2009 to fill a Court of Appeals vacancy. After serving by appointment, Judge Maxwell was elected twice to the Court of Appeals; and WHEREAS, Judge Maxwell earned his undergraduate degree and juris doctorate from the University of Mississippi. …
Sponsors
- Boyd, Nicole (R, 9) · primary sponsor
- Hickman, Rod (D, 32)
- Sparks, Daniel H. (R, 5)
- Suber, Benjamin (R, 8)
- Hopson, W. Briggs (R, 23)
- Mumford, Kamesha B. (D, 26)
- Blackmon, Bradford (D, 21)
- Fillingane, Joey (R, 41)
- England, Jeremy (R, 51)
- Derrick Simmons (D, 12)
- Wiggins, Brice (R, 52)
- Seymour, Joseph M. (R, 47)
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 26, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR92?
- SR92 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Congratulate former MS Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Maxwell upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge.
- What does SR92 do?
- In its own words: A resolution congratulating former mississippi supreme court justice james "jimmy" d. maxwell upon the occasion of his investiture as judge of the united states district court for the northern district of mississippi.
- What is the status of SR92?
- Passed both chambers as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (March 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR92?
- Boyd, Nicole (R, 9), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR92?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0092.xml
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