HR170 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

A House resolution that places a set of bills on a special priority calendar for the 18th legislative day, changing the order in which they are considered.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the resolution makes the listed SB and HB bills the special and paramount order of business for the 18th day, ahead of regular or unfinished business. This affects scheduling and debate by giving these bills priority on that day. The resolution itself does not change the content of the bills, only the order in which they are considered. The included bills cover topics like alcohol delivery, education policy, utilities, charter schools, elections, municipal audits, storage facilities, and more.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives, whose scheduling and debate order for the 18th legislative day would be dictated by this resolution.
• Advocates, opponents, and stakeholders of the listed bills (such as consumers, industry groups, school and charter school interests, local governments, utilities customers, and voters) who may see quicker consideration of these policies.

Key Provisions

• Designates the listed bills as the special and paramount order of business for the 18th legislative day, taking precedence over all other business.
• SB126 and related amendments address alcoholic beverages delivery and licensing; HB437 authorizes delivery to residents over 21 and creates a wine direct shipper permit.
• SB170 (BEST Act) changes boardsmanship standards, training, and discipline for local boards of education; repeals and amendments to certain education statutes.
• HB446 prohibits governmental entities from enacting or enforcing policies that block the connection or reconnection of utility services.
• HB487 revises Alabama Charter School Commission appointment, staff employment, and operational funding for public charter schools.
• SB140 creates Self-Service Storage Facilities Act with definitions and operator liens; updates related code sections.
• HB139 authorizes Choctaw County to have Legislature fix or alter court charges and county officer fees (constitutional amendment).
• HB410 extends the sales tax exemption for certain military aircraft parts.
• SB202 revises pharmacist licensure requirements and continuing education mandates.
• HB443 expands municipal accountability by requiring annual or biennial audits (or annual reports) for certain municipalities.
• HB179 allows the State Port Authority director to appoint up to 11 executive-level employees and provides certain contract confidentiality exemptions; code revision.
• HB261 allows the State Employees Insurance Board CEO to approve group health insurance offerings.
• SB43 directs Emergency Management Agency to establish guidelines for identifying and designating safer-shelter locations.
• SB22 requires medical examiners to notify next of kin when retaining organs and prohibits organ retention not in conjunction with autopsy.
• HB486 expands Extended Learning Opportunities outside the standard K-12 classroom for earning credit, including enrollment processes.
• HB388 requires legislation that affects general elections to be implemented at least six months before the election (constitutional amendment).
• HB248 calls for broadcasting of public K-12 school sporting events.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolution, Legislative