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SR 48

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama SR 48 adopts a special order calendar controlling which bills receive floor debate and voting priority during the legislative session.

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Bill Summary · SR 48

Legislative bill overview

SR 48 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama legislature by Senator Jabo Waggoner. The bill was adopted on April 1, 2025, via roll call vote 428. Special order calendar resolutions typically establish the schedule and order in which specific bills will be considered for debate and voting on the legislature floor.

Why is this important

Special order calendars determine which legislative priorities receive floor time and when they will be debated, directly affecting which bills advance and which stall. This procedural mechanism can significantly impact the legislative agenda by prioritizing certain measures over others, making it consequential for stakeholders tracking specific legislation.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on contents: The bill description provides no detail on which bills are being prioritized or deprioritized, making it difficult to assess whether the ordering serves majority priorities or special interests
  • Procedural gatekeeping power: Special order calendars can be used to strategically advance favored legislation while delaying opposition bills, raising questions about equitable floor access
  • Limited public record: Without knowing which specific bills are included, constituents cannot meaningfully evaluate whether their legislative interests are being represented fairly

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

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