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SR 22

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama legislature adopts SR 22 special order calendar to set floor debate schedule and legislative priorities for the session.

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Bill Summary · SR 22

Legislative bill overview

SR 22 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama legislature that establishes scheduling procedures for legislative consideration. The bill was adopted via roll call vote on January 22, 2026, shortly after its introduction by Senator Jabo Waggoner.

Why is this important

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

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: The specific bills or categories included in the special order calendar may not be publicly detailed, raising questions about which legislators' priorities are being prioritized
  • Majority control: Special order calendars can be used by the majority party to advance their agenda while limiting minority party bills from receiving floor time
  • Process vs. substance: The rapid adoption (same day as introduction) suggests limited public input or debate on the scheduling framework itself

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

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