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SR 12

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama legislature adopts special order calendar resolution establishing floor schedule and procedural priorities for legislative proceedings.

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Bill Summary · SR 12

Legislative bill overview

SR 12 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama legislature by Jabo Waggoner. The bill was read for the first time on February 6, 2025, and a motion to adopt it was approved the same day through Roll Call 6. Special order calendar resolutions typically establish the legislative schedule and procedural priorities for chamber business.

Why is this important

Special order calendars control which bills receive floor time and in what sequence, directly affecting which legislation advances and which stalls. This procedural tool significantly influences the legislative agenda and can determine whether bills get serious consideration or languish without debate.

Potential points of contention

  • The resolution's specific contents are not publicly detailed in available records, making it difficult to assess which bills benefit from prioritized scheduling or which constituencies might be affected
  • Special order calendars can be used strategically to advance certain legislative priorities while limiting debate on others, raising questions about fairness and transparency
  • Without knowing which bills are included or excluded, stakeholders cannot assess whether this scheduling serves broad public interests or narrower political objectives

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

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