HR310 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

HR310 is a House resolution that sets four Senate bills as the special, top-priority business for the 28th legislative day.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it places the listed bills on a special agenda for the 28th day, ahead of all other business. It does not itself change the laws, but it prioritizes debate and consideration of SB236 (medical marijuana program and related defense), SB222 (appointment of County Superintendent of Education), SB396 (bare-knuckle boxing regulation and related changes), and SB425 (buprenorphine treatment guidelines and rule-drafting review).

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House and legislative staff, whose schedule and actions would be influenced by the designated special order of business.
• Residents and stakeholders affected by the four bills (medical marijuana program and defense provisions, education governance, bare-knuckle boxing regulation, and buprenorphine treatment guidelines).

Key Provisions

• Immediate designation of the listed bills as the special and paramount order of business for the 28th legislative day, taking precedence over regular or unfinished business.
• SB236: Establishes a medical marijuana program for certain conditions and creates a defense against prosecution for marijuana possession; adds related amendments to specified sections (2-33-1 to 2-33-8, 2-33-20 to 2-33-23, 2-33-40 to 2-33-49; 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214, 13A-12-214.2, 13A-12-214.3).
• SB222: Requires County Superintendent of Education to be appointed unless provided otherwise by the Constitution.
• SB396: Adds regulation of bare-knuckle boxing by the Alabama Athletic Commission, revises the medical advisory panel, expands drug testing, creates a temporary license, and amends multiple related sections (41-9-1021 through 41-9-1038).
• SB425: Establishes a review committee to aid in drafting health-care rules related to buprenorphine treatment guidelines.

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