SR54 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

SR54 sets SB215 and related digital connectivity topics as the Senate's special order of business for the 11th legislative day.

What This Bill Does

It makes SB215 the special, paramount, and continuing order of business, taking precedence over all other matters until it is disposed of on the 11th day. It lists the topics to be considered under SB215: the Digital Expansion Authority's composition and duties, the development of a statewide connectivity plan, and the creation of the Alabama University Research Alliance, the Alabama Digital Finance Authority, and the Connect Alabama Act of 2021. This directs the Senate to focus on these items ahead of other business on that day.

Who It Affects

• Senate members and staff, as SB215 and the listed topics will be prioritized and scheduled for consideration on the 11th legislative day.
• Universities, state agencies, and other stakeholders involved in digital expansion, statewide connectivity planning, and the creation of new authorities and acts (Alabama University Research Alliance, Alabama Digital Finance Authority, and Connect Alabama Act of 2021).

Key Provisions

• Designates SB215 as the special, paramount, and continuing order of business for the 11th Legislative day, with precedence over all other matters until disposition.
• SB215 addresses the composition and duties of the Digital Expansion Authority.
• Requires development of a Statewide Connectivity Plan.
• Creates the Alabama University Research Alliance.
• Creates the Alabama Digital Finance Authority.
• Includes the Connect Alabama Act of 2021 as part of the topics to be considered under SB215.

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