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SC 503

Extend sincerest sympathy of MS Senate to surviving family of former Senator Edwin Pittman who served in 3 branches of government.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Barrett and 42 co-sponsors

Expresses the Mississippi Senate's sincerest sympathy to the family of former Senator Edwin Pittman, honoring his service in three branches of government in a ceremonial tribute.

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Bill Summary · SC 503

Summary — SC 503 (Concurrent Resolution)

Short title

Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of former Senator Edwin Pittman who served in 3 branches of government.

Purpose and intent

SC 503 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution adopted by the Mississippi Legislature to formally express the Senate’s condolences to the surviving family of former Senator Edwin Pittman. The resolution recognizes his public service — specifically noting that he served in three branches of government — and offers the chamber’s sympathies upon his passing.

Key provisions

  • Officially extends the “sincerest sympathy” of the Mississippi Senate to the surviving family of Edwin Pittman.
  • Acts as a formal, public acknowledgment and expression of condolence by the Legislature.
  • (Typical to such resolutions) will be entered into the legislative record and may be made available publicly; the resolution likely authorizes that a copy be furnished to the family, though specific distribution language is not provided in the bill summary.

Who is affected

  • Primary: the surviving family members of former Senator Edwin Pittman (the resolution is directed to them).
  • Secondary: the Senate and House as institutions (the resolution becomes part of the legislative record and memorializes the chamber’s sentiments).
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or administrative obligations are created for state agencies or private parties.

Legal status and impact

  • Classification: Concurrent resolution — a formal expression of the Legislature’s opinion or sentiment that requires adoption by both chambers but does not have the force of law.
  • Practical effect: purely ceremonial and symbolic. It creates no binding legal requirements, does not appropriate funds, and imposes no regulatory duties.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025 (referred to Rules same day).
  • Title sufficiency action: January 13 and again February 11 (“Title Suff Do Be Adopted”).
  • Senate adoption: January 15, 2025 (and additional adoption action recorded February 11).
  • Transmitted to House: January 16, 2025 (House referred to Rules).
  • Additional House actions: Adopted, Immediate Release, Returned for Enrolling on February 11, 2025.
  • Enrolled and signed: Enrolled Bill Signed — February 18, 2025 (final enrollment and signature complete).

Notes

SC 503 functions as a legislative memorial/condolence resolution recognizing Edwin Pittman’s public service. It memorializes the Senate’s appreciation and offers official sympathy to his survivors without creating legal or budgetary consequences.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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