The Mississippi Senate approved SER 501, a resolution marking the 30th anniversary of the Mississippi Court of Appeals, after brief floor remarks and routine procedural votes.

Senator Kirby called up item 1, SER 501, and asked that the title be read. After the title and a short statement noting the court's founding, Kirby asked for a roll call for final passage. Kirby said the chamber was "kicking this off, our 1st week with passing something I'm very glad to say. I hope we do anyway," and referenced that 1994 marked the court's start and the role of then-judiciary chairman Hannah Miller.

Senators approved the measure and Senator Kirby requested immediate release of the resolution; the presiding officer stated that immediate release was granted. The transcript records the request, the granting of immediate release, and no detailed recorded roll-call tally for final passage in the available excerpt.

The resolution is ceremonial and recognizes the court's 30-year history; the text of the resolution (SER 501) and any accompanying remarks were presented on the Senate floor. The session included routine procedural business (dispensing with reading of the journal, titles and committee reports) and other announcements about committee meetings and events.

Votes at a glance

- SER 501 (resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Mississippi Court of Appeals): Mover: Senator Kirby. Vote tally: not specified in transcript excerpt. Outcome: approved; immediate release granted.

The meeting opened with an invocation by Reverend Charles Thurman Jr. and concluded with the Senate standing in recess until 5 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13.