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SR 63

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama Legislature adopts procedural calendar prioritizing specific bills for floor debate, affecting which measures receive legislative consideration and timeline.

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Bill Summary · SR 63

Legislative bill overview

SR 63 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama Legislature by Senator Jabo Waggoner. The bill was introduced on February 25, 2026, and adopted the same day via roll call vote 604. Special order calendars are procedural resolutions that establish the schedule and priority order for considering specific bills on the legislative floor.

Why is this important

Special order calendars directly affect which bills receive floor debate time and in what sequence, making them important for controlling the legislative agenda. This procedural tool allows majority leadership to prioritize certain legislation and manage floor time efficiency, but it can also be used to strategically advance or delay particular measures based on political considerations.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency and agenda control: Without knowing which specific bills are included in this special order, stakeholders cannot assess whether priorities serve the public interest or reflect partisan preferences
  • Procedural fairness: Special orders can diminish consideration time for bills not on the calendar, potentially limiting debate on important measures
  • Lack of public detail: The resolution itself provides no information about its contents, making public scrutiny of legislative priorities difficult

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

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