HR477 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Summary: This resolution sets a special order calendar that puts a specific list of bills on the House agenda as the priority for the 27th legislative day, ahead of regular business until they are disposed of.
What This Bill Does
It immediately designates the listed bills as the special and paramount order of business for the 27th day, taking precedence over regular and pending or unfinished business. The special order excludes first readings on House bills and reports of standing committees. It also continues on subsequent legislative days until all listed bills are disposed of.

Who It Affects
Lawmakers in the Alabama House and Senate, whose schedules and debate priorities are re-ordered to address the listed bills first.
People and groups who are affected by the policies in the listed bills, since these bills would be considered earlier and could influence the policy outcomes and timing of potential changes.

Key Provisions
Immediately upon adoption, the specified bills become the special and paramount order of business for the 27th legislative day, taking precedence over the regular order and any pending or unfinished business.
The special order continues on subsequent legislative days until the listed bills are disposed of, with some exceptions for first readings on House bills and committee reports.
A defined list of bills is designated to be included in the special order, covering topics such as homicide by vehicle, elections, eyewear regulation, towing regulation, capital punishment appeals, tax exemptions, animal control, local tax collection, public school access for educators, revenue notifications, physician direct pay, securities salary, driver’s license office operations, pharmaceutical regulation, municipal courts, home builders licensure, travel expenses, consumer credit coverage, emergency contact information on licenses, environmental trust, and other related topics.

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