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SC 501

Honor the 30-year Anniversary of the establishment of the Mississippi Court of Appeals and commend its accomplishments.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Barrett and 12 co-sponsors

Senate Concurrent Resolution 501 ceremonially commemorates the Mississippi Court of Appeals’ 30th anniversary and commends its service, with no legal or budgetary impact.

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Bill Summary · SC 501

Summary — SC 501 (Senate Concurrent Resolution)

Title: Honor the 30‑year Anniversary of the establishment of the Mississippi Court of Appeals and commend its accomplishments.
Bill Number: SC 501
Classification: Concurrent resolution (subject: Rules)
Introduced: January 7, 2025
Status: Enrolled bill signed (January 9, 2025)

Purpose

SC 501 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution that recognizes and honors the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Mississippi Court of Appeals and formally commends the court for its work and accomplishments over that period. Its intent is to record legislative appreciation and raise public recognition of the court’s role in Mississippi’s justice system.

Key provisions / content

  • Officially commemorates the 30‑year anniversary of the Mississippi Court of Appeals (established circa 1995).
  • Expresses the Legislature’s commendation for the court’s service, accomplishments, and contributions to the administration of justice in Mississippi.
  • Encourages acknowledgement of judges, court staff, and others who have contributed to the court’s operation and achievements.
  • As a concurrent resolution, it contains only expressions of sentiment and recognition; it does not create binding legal obligations, change statutory law, or appropriate funds.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: the resolution recognizes the Mississippi Court of Appeals, its judges, administrators, and staff.
  • The legal community and the public may be affected in the sense of increased recognition and historical record; there are no regulatory, fiscal, or operational effects on agencies or private parties.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-01-07: Introduced and referred to Rules.
  • 2025-01-08: Title sufficiency adopted.
  • 2025-01-09: Rapid actions taken — immediate release; transmitted to House; referred to Rules; title sufficiency adopted; adopted by both chambers; returned for enrolling; enrolled bill signed.
  • Final status: Enrolled and signed (legislative enrollment), indicating formal adoption by both chambers. As a concurrent resolution, it is not submitted to the Governor.

Impact and significance

  • Symbolic recognition that places the court’s 30‑year milestone on the legislative record.
  • No direct legal, regulatory, or budgetary impact.
  • May be used for historical, ceremonial, or publicity purposes by the court and others interested in Mississippi’s judicial history.

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

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