Senate Resolution 42 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

Summary

SR42 would create a special order calendar for the 11th legislative day, placing a fixed list of bills and resolutions on a priority schedule to be considered before the normal agenda.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the listed measures become the special and paramount order of business for the 11th day, taking precedence over any pending or unfinished business. It directs that these items be considered on that day before the regular agenda; it does not change the content of the bills itself. The items cover topics such as library governance, tax exemptions, retirement-related authorizations, transit authority participation, municipal governance options, driver license medical designations, economic development grants, creditor rights, catastrophe savings, education loan tax treatment, space/aerospace authority, cosmetic regulation, statehouse security, entertainment incentives, and health coverage requirements.

Who It Affects

• Local libraries and their communities, through SB26, by influencing how local library boards are appointed and governed.
• Taxpayers and consumers, through multiple provisions (e.g., SB16, SB79, SB177), affecting sales tax exemptions, income tax exclusions, and health-coverage requirements.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a special order calendar for the 11th legislative day to take precedence over the regular agenda.
• SB26 w/amend: Libraries – provides for appointment of local library boards.
• SB16 w/amends: Taxation – exempts Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc. from sales and use tax.
• SB28 w/amend: Retired state employees – allows work as a law enforcement officer or assistant district attorney.
• SB185: Transit authorities – authorizes participation in business organizations.
• HB153: Class 8 municipalities – authorizes certain municipalities to opt out of county personnel boards.
• HB66: Motor vehicles – designates certain medical conditions on driver licenses.
• SB155 w/amend: Coal-Impacted Communities Economic and Workforce Development Grant program – establishes a new grant program and fund, including distribution of federal coal lease royalties.
• SB15 w/amend: Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act – creates a voluntary state-law process for distressed organizations to liquidate assets and pay creditors.
• HB27: Catastrophe Savings Accounts – expands allowable expenses.
• SB79: Individual income taxes – creates exclusions for contributions to Trump Accounts and makes permanent the employer-paid education loan exclusion.
• SB228: Alabama Space Authority – renamed Alabama Aerospace Authority; increases membership, duties, and powers.
• SB183: Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering – natural hair styling exempt from regulation.
• SB231: Security – security provided at the new Alabama State House, parking deck, and adjacent park.
• SB253: Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009 – amended to create an additional incentive program and extend deadlines for review/evaluation.
• SB177: Health – requires coverage for breast cancer screening without deductible or copayment.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.