HR147 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

HR147 is a House resolution that sets a special order calendar, making a specific list of bills the priority business for the 10th legislative day.

What This Bill Does

It designates the listed bills as the special and paramount order of business for the 10th legislative day, taking precedence over regular or unfinished business. It does not itself change any laws; it only changes the scheduling and order in which those bills are considered. The listed bills cover topics such as voting-related definitions, local government training, Medicaid eligibility for inmates, tribal police powers, school sunscreen, pharmacy regulation, and other policy areas. The rule is adopted by the House Rules Committee and takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives, whose agenda and debate schedule are altered to prioritize the listed bills on the 10th day.
• Voters and stakeholders interested in the topics of the listed bills, since those issues may be discussed and decided earlier than usual as a result of the special-order calendar.

Key Provisions

• Immediately upon adoption, the specified bills become the special and paramount order of business for the 10th legislative day, taking precedence over regular or unfinished business.
• Lists the included bills to be prioritized, such as HB282, HB77, HB211, HB294, HB170, HB147, HB59, HB158, HB25, HB262, HB93, HB215, HB172, HB145, HB246, HB218.
• States the resolution is issued by the House Rules Committee and approved by the House, designating the schedule for day 10.
• Specifies that the special order applies only to the 10th legislative day and becomes effective immediately upon adoption.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolution, Legislative