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SR 21

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama legislature adopts procedural calendar determining which bills receive floor debate time and priority consideration during the session.

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Bill Summary · SR 21

Legislative bill overview

SR 21 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama legislature that sets the order and timing for consideration of bills on the legislative calendar. This procedural measure, sponsored by Rep. Jabo Waggoner, was adopted on February 13, 2025, and determines which bills receive floor time and when they will be debated.

Why is this important

Special order calendars directly affect which legislation receives priority consideration and thus which bills have realistic chances of passing during a legislative session. By controlling debate timing and sequence, these resolutions effectively determine the legislative agenda and can significantly impact what laws are enacted or fail to advance.

Potential points of contention

  • Selective prioritization: Bills favored by the majority leadership advance while others languish, potentially limiting minority party or rank-and-file input
  • Limited transparency: Specific bills included in the special order calendar aren't detailed in this resolution summary, making it difficult for the public to assess which legislation is being prioritized
  • Procedural gatekeeping: Special orders can accelerate passage of controversial bills or indefinitely delay measures without requiring explicit votes to block them

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

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