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SR 38

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama Senate resolution establishing a special order calendar to designate specific bills for prioritized floor consideration during the current legislative session.

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Bill Summary · SR 38

Legislative bill overview

SR 38 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama Senate that establishes a designated time and procedure for consideration of specific legislation on the Senate floor. The bill was introduced on March 6, 2025, and immediately adopted the same day through a roll call vote (277), indicating it passed with support from the sponsoring legislator and colleagues.

Why is this important

Special order calendars control the flow and timing of legislative business in the Senate, determining which bills receive floor debate and when. This procedural tool directly affects whether certain legislation gets voted on and can signal which issues the chamber prioritizes during a legislative session.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency: The bill's text is not publicly detailed here, making it unclear which specific legislation is being prioritized or why those bills were selected for expedited consideration
  • Fairness concerns: Special orders can advantage certain bills or sponsors over others, potentially allowing majority interests to bypass standard committee processes
  • Legislative agenda: The rapid adoption (same-day introduction and passage) suggests predetermined support, raising questions about whether this represents genuine deliberation or predetermined outcomes

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

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