James Warren Spires Day; recognize March 15, 2026
This bill designates March 15, 2026, as James Warren Spires Day to honor a pastor and teacher who has served in ministry for 50 years. The resolution recognizes his long-term leadership at Hatley Baptist Church and his dedication to sharing the gospel message. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to James Warren Spires for his records. This is a commemorative measure with no impact on laws, funding, or public policy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 19, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
24 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Billy Hickman
RRepublican
P
Blake Tillery
RRepublican
P
Bo Hatchett
RRepublican
P
Brian Strickland
RRepublican
P
Carden Summers
RRepublican
P
Clint Dixon
RRepublican
P
Derek Mallow
DDemocratic
P
Doc Rhett
DDemocratic
P
Drew Echols
RRepublican
P
Ed Harbison
DDemocratic
P
Frank Ginn
RRepublican
P
Freddie Sims
DDemocratic
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
P
Jaha Howard
DDemocratic
P
Kenya Wicks
DDemocratic
P
Mike Hodges
RRepublican
P
Nikki Merritt
DDemocratic
P
Randal Mangham
DDemocratic
P
Randy Robertson
RRepublican
P
Russ Goodman
RRepublican
P
Steve Gooch
RRepublican
P
Steven McNeel
RRepublican
P
Tim Bearden
RRepublican
P
Tonya Anderson
DDemocratic
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