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SC 502

Extend sympathy of the MS Senate on the passing of former Senator and MS Appellate Judge John J. Fraiser, Jr.

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

The resolution formally expresses the Mississippi Senate’s condolences on the death of John J. Fraiser, Jr., honoring his public service as a state senator and Court of Appeals jud

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Bill Summary · SC 502

Summary — SC 502: Extend sympathy of the MS Senate on the passing of former Senator and MS Appellate Judge John J. Fraiser, Jr.

Purpose and intent

SC 502 is a concurrent resolution adopted by the Mississippi Legislature to formally express the sympathy and condolences of the Mississippi Senate on the death of John J. Fraiser, Jr., a former Mississippi state senator and former Mississippi Court of Appeals judge. The resolution memorializes his public service and communicates the Legislature’s respect for his contributions to the state.

Key provisions

(The official bill text is not provided. Based on the title and common practice for condolence concurrent resolutions, SC 502 most likely includes:)
- A formal expression of sympathy from the Mississippi Senate on the passing of John J. Fraiser, Jr.
- A brief recitation recognizing his public service as a state senator and as a judge on the Mississippi Court of Appeals.
- A directive to spread the resolution’s text upon the journals of the Senate (and House, as appropriate).
- Authorization for copies of the resolution to be transmitted to surviving family members and/or relevant institutions as a gesture of sympathy.

Who is affected

  • Primary: The family and loved ones of John J. Fraiser, Jr., who are the intended recipients of the Legislature’s condolences.
  • Secondary: Colleagues in the legislative and judicial communities and the broader public in Mississippi who recognize and honor his service.
  • Note: As a concurrent resolution expressing condolences, SC 502 does not create legal rights or obligations for third parties.

Legal effect and fiscal impact

  • SC 502 is a concurrent resolution — a ceremonial, non-binding instrument used to record the sentiment of the Legislature. It carries no statutory changes, funding allocations, or enforceable legal effects and is not a law that alters policy or budgets.

Procedural history and status

  • 2025-01-10: Introduced in the Senate; referred to Rules.
  • 2025-01-13: “Title Suff Do Be Adopted.”
  • 2025-01-15: Adopted by the Senate.
  • 2025-01-16: Transmitted to the House; referred to Rules.
  • 2025-02-11: House actions included adoption, title adoption, immediate release, and returned for enrolling.
  • 2025-02-20: Enrolled Bill Signed (final formalization of the adopted concurrent resolution).

Status: Enrolled and signed as of February 20, 2025.

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

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