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SR 75

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama legislature adopted a special order calendar resolution establishing floor consideration priorities for bills during the 2025 session.

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Bill Summary · SR 75

Legislative bill overview

SR 75 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama legislature by Jabo Waggoner. The bill was adopted via roll call vote (712) on April 15, 2025, the same day it was introduced. Special order resolutions typically establish the legislative calendar and priority order for considering bills on the chamber floor.

Why is this important

Special order calendars determine which bills receive floor time and in what sequence, directly affecting which legislation gets debated and voted on during a legislative session. This procedural tool can significantly influence which priorities advance and which languish without consideration.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency of priorities – Special orders can elevate certain bills while deprioritizing others, potentially benefiting sponsors' preferred legislation or specific interests
  • Rapid adoption – The bill's same-day introduction and adoption (with minimal public notice) may limit opportunity for stakeholder input or legislative deliberation on calendar priorities
  • Limited public information – The resolution's specifics about which bills are prioritized and the rationale behind the calendar order are not detailed in available records

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

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