MississippiSenate leaders would seek funds to restore four chamber lights
If adopted, the resolution would direct Senate leaders to arrange four replacement lights with state Capitol agencies and seek legislative or grant funding.
What it does
If adopted, the resolution would direct Senate leaders to arrange replacement of four historic globe lights in the Senate chamber and apply for legislative or grant funding for the work.
Argument forRestoring the four lights could bring back historic details and add lighting near the front of the Senate chamber.
Argument againstPlanning the restoration and seeking public or grant money might take staff time from other work by the Senate and Capitol agencies.
More detail
If adopted, the resolution would direct Senate leaders to arrange the lights’ reconstruction and installation. The work would involve the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The four lights stood at each end of the Senate chamber platform used by the presiding officer and reading clerk. Senate leaders would apply for legislative funding or historic preservation grants; the resolution does not guarantee that funding would be received.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Jan 13Referred To RulesIntroduced
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