Bishop William Thomas (Bill) McAllilly; commend on service to the state and visionary ministry.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending retired United Methodist Bishop William Thomas (Bill) McAlilly for his service. It recognizes his leadership in the United Methodist Church, his Mississippi roots, his work after Hurricane Katrina, and his global ministry efforts, including establishing The Mama Lynn Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The resolution expresses the Mississippi Legislature's appreciation for his "compassion for the least and last" and legacy of service, both in Mississippi and internationally. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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The bill title was updated to reflect that it has been adopted by both the House and Senate, indicating it has passed both chambers of the legislature. This change signifies the resolution is now in its final form and ready for the governor's signature. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged as it is a commendation resolution.
TECHNICAL
The bill title was updated from 'As Adopted by House' to 'As Adopted by House and Senate' to reflect that both legislative chambers have approved the concurrent resolution.
The subtitle was updated from '(As Adopted by House)' to '(As Adopted by House and Senate)' to match the title change and indicate the resolution has passed both chambers.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2026
How they voted
56–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 59
Feb 17, 2026
D
Democratic22
95% Yea
R
Republican37
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sam Creekmore
RRepublican
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