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SR 87

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama legislature adopts special order calendar resolution establishing legislative floor schedule and bill consideration priorities.

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Bill Summary · SR 87

Legislative bill overview

SR 87 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama legislature by Senator Jabo Waggoner. The bill was introduced on March 12, 2026, and immediately adopted the same day through a motion and roll call vote (841). Special order calendar resolutions typically establish the order and timing for consideration of bills on the legislative agenda.

Why is this important

Special order calendars control which bills receive floor time and when they're debated, effectively determining legislative priorities. This procedural mechanism influences which issues get attention and can accelerate or delay consideration of substantive legislation. The rapid adoption suggests either routine scheduling or agreement among leadership on the legislative agenda.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of substantive detail available - The public record provides no information about which specific bills or matters this special order addresses, making it difficult to assess its actual impact
  • Procedural vs. transparency concerns - Special order resolutions are often technical matters, but rapid adoption without public bill text raises questions about accessibility and deliberative process
  • Agenda-setting power - Control over the calendar represents significant procedural power that can advantage certain policy priorities over others

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

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