Sen. Jabo Waggoner

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 35) commending William Riley "Bill" Hawkins, Jr. for his 20+ years of service as an Associate State Director with AARP Alabama, prior to his retirement. It formally recognizes his dedication to empowering seniors, fighting fraud, and improving quality of life for older Alabamians, along with his leadership as President of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama. The resolution expresses the Legislature's "profound appreciation" and "utmost gratitude" for his career, but contains no policy changes or binding requirements. It is purely symbolic, with no direct effect on laws, funding, or individuals beyond the expression of honor.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes a special order for the Alabama Senate's business on February 25, 2026, prioritizing specific bills ahead of regular legislative matters. It directs the Senate to immediately consider six bills in a designated sequence, including SB300 (license plates for schools), SB164 (municipal audits), SB165 (election fees), SB279 (contractor licensing), SB219 (insurance fees), and SB305 (campus chaplains). The resolution affects the Senate's internal scheduling process, not external policies or constituents. As a procedural motion, it has no substantive policy changes beyond altering the order of consideration.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 59), not a substantive bill. It sets the Senate's priority calendar for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, requiring the Senate to address specific listed bills (like SB240 on parole hearings and SB201 on JROTC access) before other business. It directly affects the Senate's internal scheduling process by designating these bills as the "special and paramount order of business" for that legislative day. The resolution has no policy changes - it solely establishes the order in which certain bills will be debated.

Maddy summarySB 235 exempts Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, Incorporated, from paying Alabama state sales and use taxes. It also allows counties and municipalities to choose whether to exempt this organization from local sales and use taxes through a local resolution or ordinance. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2026, and directly affects this specific nonprofit organization by removing its tax obligations for sales and use taxes at both state and optional local levels. This is a targeted tax exemption, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summarySR 52 is a procedural resolution that establishes a special order of business for the Alabama Senate on February 19, 2026. It prioritizes 13 specific bills - such as SB205 (underground damage prevention), SB197 (food truck regulations), and SB248 (religious instruction) - to be considered in a set sequence, overriding regular legislative business. This resolution ensures these bills receive immediate attention during the Senate session on that date without delaying other pending matters.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 49), not a substantive bill. It establishes a "Special Order Calendar" for the Alabama Senate, prioritizing specific bills for immediate debate on February 17, 2026, ahead of regular business. The resolution lists seven bills (including SB247 on health care corporations and SB252 regarding Governor's Mansion Authority employees) to be considered in a specific order. It does not change laws or policies; it only affects the Senate's scheduling process for that legislative day.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 46) that sets the Senate's immediate agenda for February 12, 2026. It prioritizes specific bills - like SB92 (campaign finance) and SB124 (seagrass restoration) - for consideration ahead of regular business. The resolution does not change laws but directs the Senate to address these listed bills in a specific order. It affects only the Senate's scheduling process, not the public or policy outcomes of the included bills.

Maddy summarySR 42 is a procedural Senate resolution establishing a special calendar for legislative business on February 10, 2026. It prioritizes specific bills - such as those related to libraries, tax exemptions, and healthcare coverage - to be considered immediately, overriding the regular legislative schedule. This resolution does not change laws or policies but affects the Senate's daily workflow by setting the order of business. It directly impacts the Senate's scheduling process for that legislative day.

Maddy summarySR 34 is a procedural resolution establishing a "Special Order Calendar" for the Alabama Senate. It prioritizes specific bills (like HB161 and SB59) to be considered immediately on the 10th legislative day, overriding regular business. This resolution does not change laws or affect citizens; it only sets the Senate's scheduling order for upcoming legislative business. The resolution was introduced and adopted on February 5, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 33) establishes a special order for the Alabama Senate's agenda on February 3, 2026, prioritizing specific bills ahead of regular business. It lists items like SB71 (which restricts stricter environmental rules) and SB166 (requiring campaign record preservation) for immediate consideration. The resolution does not change laws but affects the legislative process by scheduling these items as the Senate's top priority on that date. It is a procedural measure to manage the Senate's workflow, not a substantive policy change.