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SR 29

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama legislature adopted a special order calendar resolution to schedule priority consideration of designated bills during the current session.

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Bill Summary · SR 29

Legislative bill overview

SR 29 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama Legislature that establishes procedural scheduling for legislative consideration. The bill was introduced on February 20, 2025, and immediately adopted the same day through a roll call vote (Roll Call 150). Special order resolutions typically designate specific bills for priority consideration on the legislative calendar.

Why is this important

Special order calendars determine which bills receive floor time and in what sequence, directly affecting legislative productivity and which issues receive priority attention. This procedural mechanism influences which bills have realistic chances of passage during a legislative session and reflects the chamber's priorities. The immediate adoption suggests broad support or routine procedural acceptance.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public bill text: Without the actual resolution content, it's unclear which specific bills are being prioritized or deprioritized, limiting public understanding of legislative priorities
  • Procedural opacity: Special order motions can be used strategically to advance or obstruct particular legislation, and the criteria for prioritization aren't always transparent
  • Session management: Competing interests over limited floor time mean some bills benefit from special order status while others face scheduling delays or indefinite postponement

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

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