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SR 15

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama legislature adopts special order calendar resolution establishing procedural rules for prioritized floor consideration of designated bills.

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Bill Summary · SR 15

Legislative bill overview

SR 15 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in the Alabama legislature that establishes procedural rules for the consideration of bills on a designated calendar. The bill was introduced on February 11, 2025, and immediately adopted through a roll call vote the same day. This type of resolution typically sets the order and timing for legislative consideration of specific measures.

Why is this important

Special order calendars affect the legislative schedule and prioritize which bills receive floor time and debate. By adopting this calendar, the legislature signals which legislation it intends to prioritize, which can impact the likelihood of passage for bills listed on it. The speed of adoption (same-day introduction and passage) suggests this was a matter of legislative scheduling rather than substantive policy debate.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public transparency: Special order resolutions often receive minimal public attention, making it unclear which bills are being prioritized and why
  • Procedural gatekeeping: Control over the special order calendar can be used strategically to advance certain legislative priorities while sidelining others
  • Limited debate opportunity: Fast-tracked adoption prevents meaningful public or legislative discussion about which bills deserve prioritized consideration

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

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