SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jabo Waggoner

Establishes and prioritizes specific measures on the Senate Special Order Calendar to guide scheduling and expedited consideration.

Introduced

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Summary of SR 25 (Special Order Calendar)

Purpose and intent

SR 25 is a Senate resolution in the 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature, identified as a Special Order Calendar item.

The bill appears to be a procedural or timing-related measure rather than a substantive policy change, given its designation and the nature of “Special Order Calendar.” The primary aim is to set or highlight certain items to be moved, scheduled, or prioritized on the Senate’s calendar.

Key provisions and changes

The resolution establishes or formalizes the handling of specific measures on the Senate’s Special Order Calendar. While the exact text is not provided here, typical elements include:

Designating certain bills or resolutions to be considered on a special order day.
Allocating precedence or priority for debate, amendment, or passage.
Providing procedural guidance to Senate leadership and members regarding scheduling.

The action history shows:

Introduction of the resolution on January 27, 2026.
A motion to adopt by Senator Waggoner, which was adopted (Roll Call 148) on January 27, 2026.

The bill lists Jabo Waggoner as a co-sponsor, indicating support or shared interest from the sponsor.

Who or what would be affected

Legislature and legislative process:

Senate leadership, floor staff, and members would be affected via changes to scheduling and prioritization of bills or resolutions on the Special Order Calendar.
Committees and floor debate dynamics may be influenced by which measures are designated for special order consideration.

Public and stakeholders:

Citizens, advocacy groups, and interested parties could experience faster or more predictable access to consideration of prioritized measures.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and adopted to the Special Order Calendar as of January 27, 2026.

Next steps (typical in such resolutions):

The resolution would guide the scheduling of future legislative items on special order days.
It may be subject to amendments, further adoption on the Senate floor, and potential concurrence with any House actions if applicable.

The time-bound nature is tied to the current legislative session (2026rs), with ongoing relevance to calendar management throughout session days.

Notes

Specific text or list of the prioritized measures is not provided here; the summary reflects the standard role of a Special Order Calendar resolution in organizing and expediting selected business within the Senate.

For precise language and the exact measures affected, refer to the bill’s text and following formal amendments as recorded by the Alabama Senate.