SR29 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

SR29 sets a special order calendar that prioritizes SB214 and SB215 for third-reading consideration during the 2021 Regular Session.

What This Bill Does

The resolution designates SB214 and SB215 as the paramount and continuing order of business when they reach third reading, starting on the sixth legislative day and continuing on all following days. SB214 would establish an Alabama Education Lottery and related regulatory bodies, pursue a gaming framework with a Poarch Creek Indians compact, and include a constitutional amendment. SB215 would create a Digital Expansion Authority, define its composition and duties, develop a statewide connectivity plan, and establish entities like the Alabama University Research Alliance and the Alabama Digital Finance Authority under the Connect Alabama Act of 2021. The resolution does not change the contents of these bills; it only changes when they are considered on the Senate floor.

Who It Affects

• Senate members and staff, who manage the calendar and decide which bills are discussed first on third reading
• Supporters and opponents of SB214 and SB215, who may benefit from earlier consideration
• Stakeholders named in the bills (e.g., entities involved with education lottery, gaming regulation, Poarch Creek Indians compact, digital expansion, and university research funding) who may be affected by when the bills are debated

Key Provisions

• Establishes a Special Order Calendar to give SB214 and SB215 priority on third reading starting on the sixth legislative day of the Regular Session 2021 and on each day thereafter
• Requires SB214 to be heard before SB215, with both listed in the specified order of precedence
• Applies to the Regular Session 2021
• Lists the topics of SB214 (gaming, education lottery, regulatory bodies, Poarch Creek Indians compact, constitutional amendment) and SB215 (Digital Expansion Authority, statewide connectivity plan, university research alliance, digital finance authority, Connect Alabama Act)

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative