SR44 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

Summary

A Senate resolution that sets the special order calendar for the sixteenth legislative day and places SB252 (with amendments) on the agenda to address Pharmacy Benefits Managers and independent pharmacies.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the resolution makes the listed business the top priority for the sixteenth day, ahead of normal business. It specifies the order of items to be taken up that day: introduction of bills, House messages, reports from standing committees, and motions and resolutions. It also includes SB252 with amendments on the agenda, which would involve Regulation of Pharmacy Benefits Managers and related actions affecting reimbursement for independent pharmacies.

Who It Affects

• Senate members and staff, as it changes the scheduling and order of business for the upcoming legislative day.
• Independent pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefits Managers, as SB252 with amendments would regulate PBMs and set a prescription reimbursement rate for independent pharmacies.

Key Provisions

• Designates the sixteenth legislative day as the special and paramount order of business, taking precedence over regular business.
• Prioritizes the following items for that day: introduction of bills, House messages, reports from standing committees, and motions and resolutions.
• Includes SB252 with amendments on the calendar.
• SB252 would regulate Pharmacy Benefits Managers and provide a prescription reimbursement rate for independent pharmacies, among other practices.

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