HR441 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

A House resolution that creates a special order calendar for a specific 26th legislative day, giving priority to a list of bills and limiting their consideration to 10 minutes total.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, this resolution makes the listed bills the special and paramount business for the 26th day, taking precedence over regular business. Each of these bills would be limited to a combined total of 10 minutes of consideration; if a bill does not pass within that time, it automatically moves back to its position on the regular calendar. The rules also say these bills cannot be carried over or extended beyond the 10-minute window.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives, especially those sponsoring or voting on the listed bills, who would see their bills prioritized on that day.
• House staff, bill sponsors, and lobbyists who prepare and monitor the listed bills, as well as the public who might experience quicker discussions of these specific bills.

Key Provisions

• Designates a special order calendar for the 26th legislative day, with priority over regular business.
• Limits consideration of the listed bills to a total of 10 minutes.
• If a listed bill does not pass within 10 minutes, it reverts to its position on the regular order calendar.
• Listed bills are not subject to motions to carry over to another day.
• The resolution lists the specific bills affected (e.g., HB589, HB733, HB191, HB37, HB219, HB228, HB249, HB329, HB385, HB434, HB439, HB494, HB506, HB553, HB567, HB587, HB592, HB638, HB646, HB651, HB668, HB692).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolution, Legislative