Sen. Jabo Waggoner

Maddy summarySR 30 is a procedural Senate resolution that establishes a special order for the Senate to consider four specific bills (SB95, SB42, SB9, and SB41) on January 29, 2026, ahead of regular business. It designates the sequence for debating and voting on these bills without altering their content or policy substance. The resolution prioritizes these bills for the eighth legislative day, placing them above pending or unfinished business. This procedural measure does not change laws but controls the Senate's immediate agenda.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural Senate resolution (SR 25), not a substantive bill. It establishes a "Special Order Calendar" for the Alabama Senate on January 27, 2026, prioritizing specific bills for immediate consideration above regular legislative business. The resolution lists seven bills to be debated first, including SB158 (military recruiter access in schools) and SB137 (creating the Alabama Resilience Council). It does not change laws or policies but adjusts the Senate's scheduling order for that day.

Maddy summarySR 22 is a Senate resolution establishing a "Special Order Calendar" for the Alabama Legislature. It directs that specific pending bills (including SB104, SB8, SB168, and others) take precedence on the legislative calendar for the sixth day of session, overriding regular business. This procedural resolution does not change any policy but sets the order in which these bills will be considered. It was adopted by the Senate on January 22, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SJR 3), not a substantive bill. It schedules a joint session of Alabama's legislature for 6:00 p.m. on January 13, 2026, to hear Governor Kay Ivey's message. It appoints a committee of three senators (named by the Senate Presiding Officer) and three representatives (named by the House Speaker) to escort the Governor to the session. The resolution only outlines the logistical arrangements for this specific ceremonial event.

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution appoints a six-member committee (three Senate members named by the Senate Presiding Officer and three House members named by the House Speaker) to formally notify the Alabama Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to conduct business. It does not change laws or affect constituents but establishes a routine process for legislative communication with the Governor. The bill focuses solely on the administrative step of informing the Governor at the start of a legislative session.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 21), not a substantive bill. It sets a "Special Order Calendar" for the Alabama Senate on January 21, 2026, prioritizing specific bills for immediate debate and consideration above regular business. The resolution lists six bills (including SB101, SB93, SB115, SB131, SB30, and SB54) to be addressed in a specific order on that date. It directly affects the Senate's scheduling process, ensuring these bills receive early attention without changing any laws.

Maddy summarySR 18 is a procedural resolution that establishes a special order of business for the Alabama Senate on January 20, 2026. It prioritizes the consideration of six specific bills (including SB126, SB33, and SB118) in a predetermined sequence, ensuring they are addressed before other pending legislation. This resolution takes precedence over the regular legislative schedule, allowing the Senate to focus on these designated bills during the fourth legislative day. It directly affects the Senate's workflow and the timeline for debating these particular bills.

Maddy summarySB 172, the Access & Responsible Digital Safety Act, requires app stores (like Apple App Store or Google Play) to verify user age during account creation and share this information with developers to adjust content for minors. It mandates app stores to provide parents with tools to manage their children’s app access and restrict age-inappropriate content, while developers must ensure age-appropriate experiences and block targeted ads for children. Violations could trigger civil penalties enforced by Alabama’s Attorney General, with limited liability protections for app stores acting in good faith. The bill directly affects app store operators, developers of age-sensitive apps, and parents of minors using connected devices.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill) that sets a priority schedule for the Alabama Senate. It designates specific bills (like SB12 on community development districts and SB19 on prostate cancer screening coverage) to be considered immediately on the third legislative day, overriding regular business. The resolution does not change laws or affect constituents directly - it only organizes the Senate's agenda. The listed bills remain pending for debate and voting under this special order.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 1) requiring the Alabama Senate Secretary to formally notify the House of Representatives when the Senate convenes and is ready to conduct business. It directly affects the internal operations of Alabama's state legislature by establishing a standard communication protocol between the two chambers. The bill contains no policy changes or public impact - it only specifies a routine procedural step for Senate-House coordination. As a simple administrative measure, it does not affect citizens, businesses, or existing laws.