SR7 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2023

Title

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

Summary

SR7 designates HB5, which concerns redrawing congressional districts, as the special and paramount order of business for the fifth legislative day, giving it priority over all other business.

What This Bill Does

It immediately makes HB5 the special order of business for the fifth legislative day, taking precedence over regular or pending items. It identifies HB5 as the bill to be considered under this special order, with the topic listed as Congressional districts, redrawn. It lists Representatives Pringle, Ledbetter, Sells, Paramore, Kirkland, Cole, Shaw, Wood, Oliver, Bedsole, and Underwood as associated with HB5. It does not itself change policy or law; it only sets a scheduling priority for HB5 to be considered.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama Senate and the named House Representatives who are associated with HB5 and will be involved in its consideration.
• Alabama voters and residents in congressional districts who would be affected if HB5 changes how districts are drawn.

Key Provisions

• Immediately upon adoption, the specified business (HB5) becomes the special and paramount order of business for the fifth legislative day, taking precedence over regular and unfinished business.
• HB5 is designated as the item to be considered under this special order, with the topic described as Congressional districts, redrawn.
• A list of Representatives (Pringle, Ledbetter, Sells, Paramore, Kirkland, Cole, Shaw, Wood, Oliver, Bedsole, Underwood) is provided, indicating their connection to HB5.

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