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SR 81

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama Senate adopted a special order calendar resolution establishing floor consideration priority for unspecified legislation on April 24, 2025.

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Bill Summary · SR 81

Legislative bill overview

SR 81 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama legislature that establishes a designated calendar day for consideration of specific legislation. The bill was introduced on April 24, 2025, and immediately adopted the same day through a roll call vote (Roll Call 797).

Why is this important

Special order calendars determine which bills receive floor time and debate priority in legislative chambers. By adopting this resolution, the Alabama Senate has formally scheduled certain legislation for consideration, which affects the legislative timeline and the likelihood of bills receiving a vote during the current session.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public transparency: The resolution's text does not specify which bills are being placed on the special order calendar, making it unclear to constituents what legislation is being prioritized.
  • Procedural efficiency vs. fairness: Special orders can accelerate bills through the process, which may favor certain legislators' priorities while potentially deprioritizing other pending legislation.
  • Limited legislative detail: Without knowing which specific bills are included, stakeholders cannot assess whether the special order serves the public interest or reflects particular political interests.

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

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