HR178 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Summary: HR178 sets a special, priority schedule for the House on the 19th day, placing a specific set of bills at the front with limited debate and immediate votes.
What This Bill Does
It designates the listed bills as the special and paramount order of business for the 19th legislative day, ahead of all other business. Debates on each bill are limited to 10 minutes, and after each period the Speaker will call for a vote on the pending BIR and any substitutes or amendments and then on the bill. The listed bills cannot be carried over to another day. The bills cover various topics, but HR178’s effect is purely to set this calendar and process for that day.

Who It Affects
Members of the Alabama House of Representatives, who will debate and vote on the listed bills under the special order calendar
Stakeholders connected to the listed bills (organizations and individuals involved in forestry regulation, health care facilities, hospitals, education, municipal matters, transportation, and related areas) who would be affected if these bills become law

Key Provisions
Designates the listed bills as the special and paramount order of business for the 19th legislative day, taking precedence over regular business
Imposes a 10-minute debate limit for each bill, with votes on the pending BIR, substitutes, amendments, and then the bill after each period
Precludes carryover of these bills to later days
Specifies included bills: HB326, HB327, HB325, HB521, HB279, HB240, HB232, HB505, HB96, HB474, HB423, HB315, HB332, HB390, HB339, HB346, HB395, HB11

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