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SR 34

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama SR 34 adopted a special order calendar establishing legislative debate priorities, passed the same day with roll call vote 237.

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Bill Summary · SR 34

Legislative bill overview

SR 34 is a special order calendar motion introduced by Senator Jabo Waggoner in the Alabama Legislature. The bill was introduced on March 4, 2025, and immediately adopted the same day through Roll Call 237. Special order calendars in legislative bodies typically establish the schedule and priority order for considering bills and resolutions.

Why is this important

Special order calendars determine which legislation gets debated and voted on, and in what sequence. This directly affects which bills have the best chance of passage and which may be delayed or sidelined. The rapid adoption suggests either procedural consensus or alignment with the chamber's leadership priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public bill text: Without access to the specific calendar contents, it's unclear which bills are prioritized or deprioritized, making transparency assessment difficult
  • Process speed: The same-day introduction and adoption suggests limited opportunity for public comment or minority party input on legislative priorities
  • Substantive impact unknown: Special orders can advance or obstruct specific legislation depending on their contents, but the actual effects cannot be evaluated without the bill details

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

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