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SR 16

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama legislature adopts special order calendar resolution SR 16 to establish procedural scheduling rules for floor consideration of bills.

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Bill Summary · SR 16

Legislative bill overview

SR 16 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama legislature that establishes scheduling procedures for legislative business. The resolution was adopted via roll call vote on February 12, 2025, shortly after its introduction by Senator Jabo Waggoner.

Why is this important

Special order calendars control which bills receive floor time and in what sequence, directly affecting which legislation gets voted on and when. This procedural mechanism can significantly influence which bills advance and which languish, making it a tool that shapes the legislative agenda.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency and agenda-setting power: Critics may question whether special order calendars favor certain bills or interests over others, or whether the process for determining priority is sufficiently transparent
  • Minority party access: Opposition parties may contend that special orders can be used to limit floor time for bills they support or to prioritize the majority's legislative priorities
  • Procedural fairness: Questions may arise about whether all sponsors receive equal opportunity for their bills to reach the calendar, or if seniority, party affiliation, or leadership status determines priority

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

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