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SC 506

Extend sincerest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, MS.

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

Ceremonial concurrent resolution SC 506 expresses the Mississippi Legislature's sympathy to the surviving family of former Senator Nickey Browning, with formal condolences.

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Bill Summary · SC 506

Summary — SC 506 (Concurrent Resolution)

Title: Extend sincerest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, MS.
Bill Number: SC 506
Classification: Concurrent resolution (ceremonial)
Introduced: January 10, 2025
Status: Enrolled Bill Signed (February 17, 2025)
Subject: Rules

Purpose

SC 506 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution formally expressing the Mississippi Legislature’s condolences to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning of Pontotoc. Its intent is to record the Legislature’s sympathy and to publicly recognize the deceased’s service and contributions.

Key provisions

  • Formally extends the Legislature’s “sincerest sympathy” to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning.
  • Serves as an official expression of condolences and recognition by both chambers of the Legislature.
  • As a concurrent resolution, it is non‑statutory and does not create or change legal rights, obligations, or state policy.

(Note: The full enrolled text is not provided here. Resolutions of this type commonly include a clause directing that an enrolled copy be transmitted to the family or archived in the legislative record.)

Who is affected

  • Primary: The surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning (Pontotoc, MS).
  • Secondary: The Mississippi Legislature and the public record—this action places an official statement of condolence and recognition into legislative journals and archives. There are no regulatory, administrative, or fiscal impacts on state agencies, businesses, or taxpayers.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-01-10 — Introduced in the Senate; referred to Rules.
  • 2025-01-13 — Title sufficient to be adopted (Senate).
  • 2025-01-15 — Adopted by originating chamber (Senate).
  • 2025-01-16 — Transmitted to the House; referred to House Rules.
  • 2025-02-11 — House adopted the resolution; title sufficient to be adopted noted; returned for enrolling; immediate release (house actions recorded).
  • 2025-02-17 — Enrolled bill signed (final formal enrollment and signature completed).

Legal and fiscal impact

  • Legal: None — the resolution is ceremonial and does not alter statutes or create enforceable rights.
  • Fiscal: Minimal to none — no appropriation or budgetary effect is associated with adopting such a resolution beyond routine administrative costs of preparing and filing the enrolled document.

Notes

  • SC 506 functions as an official expression of sympathy and recognition. It memorializes the Legislature’s sentiments in the official record and may be provided to the family or preserved in legislative archives.

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

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