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SR 86

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Alabama legislature adopts special order calendar SR 86 to establish the procedural schedule and floor debate sequence for pending bills during the session.

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Bill Summary · SR 86

Legislative bill overview

SR 86 is a special order calendar resolution introduced in Alabama's legislature that establishes procedural rules for how bills will be scheduled and debated during the legislative session. This type of resolution typically determines the order and timing of floor consideration for pending legislation.

Why is this important

Special order calendars directly affect which bills get floor time and when they're voted on, making them crucial for legislative productivity and determining which proposed laws actually receive consideration. The adoption of this calendar shapes the legislative agenda and can influence which issues receive priority attention during the session.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: Debate over whether the selection of bills prioritized in the calendar is fair or reflects partisan interests
  • Process fairness: Questions about how bills are chosen for scheduling and whether important legislation is being sidelined
  • Time constraints: Disputes over whether the calendar provides adequate time for full deliberation on significant proposals

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

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