SR107 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

SR107 is a Senate resolution that designates HB380, HB498, and HB388 as the special order of business, giving them priority on the 27th legislative day.

What This Bill Does

It creates a special order calendar and lists three bills that must be considered before other business until they are disposed of. It notes that HB380 would change how the Pardons and Paroles Board operates, including board membership, governor appointment of a director, and criteria for initial prisoner consideration, with certain code sections amended. It also requires public colleges and universities to adopt policies protecting free speech on campus (HB498) and sets out steps to improve reading proficiency in K-3 under the Alabama Literacy Act (HB388).

Who It Affects

• Prisoners and the Pardons and Paroles Board – changes to board membership, governor appointment authority, responsibilities, and initial consideration dates (with related statutory amendments).
• Public colleges and universities and their students and staff – must enact and enforce policies protecting freedom of speech on campus.

Key Provisions

• HB380: Pardons and Paroles — authorizes the Governor, with advice and consent of the Senate, to fill a vacant seat on the Pardons and Paroles Board; allows the Governor to appoint a Director of Pardons and Paroles; establishes responsibilities; sets criteria for when prisoners are initially considered; sets parameters if the board deviates and requires Attorney General approval; amends several Alabama Code sections (15-22-20, 15-22-21, 15-22-26, 15-22-28, 15-22-36, 15-22-37).
• HB498: Colleges and universities — requires public colleges and universities to enact policies protecting freedom of speech on campus.
• HB388: Education, K-3 grades — Alabama Literacy Act; establishes steps to improve reading proficiency.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative