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SR 49

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama resolution establishes special order calendar controlling which bills receive floor time and debate priority during legislative session.

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Bill Summary · SR 49

Legislative bill overview

SR 49 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama legislature that establishes procedural rules for scheduling and considering legislation during a legislative session. The bill was adopted on February 17, 2026, through a roll call vote (Roll Call 420).

Why is this important

Special order calendars determine which bills receive floor time and in what sequence, directly affecting which legislative priorities move forward. This procedural mechanism essentially controls the legislative agenda and can significantly impact which bills get debated, amended, and voted on during the session.

Potential points of contention

  • Agenda control: Special orders can be used to prioritize certain bills while effectively blocking others from consideration by limiting floor time
  • Transparency and fairness: Questions about whether the calendar selection process is equitable across different legislative priorities and party interests
  • Procedural bottlenecks: Scheduling limitations may prevent consideration of bills that lack special order status, creating potential gridlock or unequal treatment of legislation

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

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