HR947 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

HR947 sets a Special Order Calendar for the 30th legislative day, giving a list of Senate bills a 10-minute, precedence-only hearing window and blocking carryover.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, it designates the listed bills as the urgent business for the 30th day, ahead of other items. Each bill can be considered for up to a total of 10 minutes; if a bill does not pass within that time, it reverts to its position on the regular order calendar. The listed bills are not eligible for temporary or any carryover between days. The bills included are SB493, SB158, SB429, SB180, SB458, SB320, SB364, SB255, SB231, SB179, SB47, SB427, SB81, SB197, SB113, SB161, SB53, and SB267.

Who It Affects

• Alabama House members and staff, who must manage and participate in the 10-minute debates for the listed bills.
• People and groups affected by the listed bills (e.g., tornado-impacted property owners, municipalities, developers, and other stakeholders) whose bills could be advanced or halted by the limited, rapid consideration.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a Special Order Calendar for the 30th legislative day, giving precedence to the listed bills over regular business.
• Imposes a 10-minute total limit for consideration of each listed bill; if not passed in time, it automatically reverts to its position on the regular order calendar and is not eligible for carryover; clearly lists the included bills (SB493, SB158, SB429, SB180, SB458, SB320, SB364, SB255, SB231, SB179, SB47, SB427, SB81, SB197, SB113, SB161, SB53, SB267).

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Subjects

Resolution, Legislative