Sen. Jabo Waggoner

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (SJR 9) honoring Robert Andrew "Drew" Ferguson, a respected Alabama sports medicine professional who died on October 1, 2024. The resolution commemorates his life and career, highlighting his work as a certified athletic trainer, founder of the Sports Medicine Institute of Alabama, and advocate for athlete safety (including the 2018 Coach Safely Act). It expresses the Alabama Legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his contributions to sports medicine and youth athlete safety across Alabama. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.

Maddy summarySR 29 is a procedural resolution that establishes a special order calendar for the Alabama Senate on February 20, 2025. It designates eight specific bills - including measures on community development districts, crime offenses, Medicaid eligibility, and infrastructure - as the top priority for consideration that day, overriding regular legislative business. The resolution sets the exact sequence in which these bills will be debated and voted on, directly affecting the Senate's immediate schedule and workflow. This procedural change ensures these selected bills receive focused attention during the eighth legislative day without delay from other pending matters.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJR 7) honors the late William Jelks Cabaniss, Jr., a U.S. Army veteran, former Alabama state legislator (House and Senate), and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, who died on February 2, 2025. It commemorates his military service, political career, ambassadorship, and community contributions without enacting any policy changes. The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature's collective mourning and tribute to his life and legacy. As a memorial resolution, it does not affect any laws or individuals' rights.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes a "Special Order Calendar" for the Alabama Senate, setting priority for seven specific bills on February 18, 2025. It directs the Senate to consider these bills in a designated order before regular business, including SB67 (veterans board changes), SB76 (jury duty exemption for nursing mothers), and SB1 (public education employee compensation). The resolution itself does not change laws but alters the Senate's scheduling process for that legislative day. It was introduced and adopted on February 18, 2025, by Senator Waggoner.

Maddy summaryThis resolution schedules a joint legislative session on February 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. 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 bill has no policy substance - it is purely procedural, organizing a routine legislative event.

Maddy summarySR 21 is a procedural resolution, not a substantive bill. It establishes a "Special Order Calendar" to prioritize specific pending bills for debate during the Senate's sixth legislative day, placing them above regular business. The resolution lists seven bills (including SB63 on immigration enforcement and SB77 on wire transfer fees) to be considered first. This resolution affects the Senate's legislative schedule and workflow, not policy outcomes or specific groups. (1 sentence as it is purely procedural.)

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJR 2) creates a procedural committee to formally inform Alabama's Governor when the state legislature convenes. It directs the Senate President to appoint three senators and the House Speaker to appoint three representatives to serve on this committee. The committee's sole duty is to notify the Governor that the Legislature has assembled and is prepared to begin its business. This is a routine administrative step with no substantive policy changes, affecting only the legislative process and the Governor's office.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 16) establishes a special calendar order for the Alabama Senate, prioritizing specific bills on February 12, 2025. It directs the Senate to immediately consider three bills - SB39, SB36, and SB94 - in the order listed, overriding regular business. The resolution does not change policy but affects Senate scheduling procedures. It was adopted unanimously on its introduction date.

Maddy summarySR 15 is a procedural resolution that establishes a special calendar order for the Alabama Senate. It prioritizes four specific bills (SB67, SB61, SB59, SB86) for consideration on February 11, 2025, placing them ahead of regular business. This resolution directly affects the Senate's scheduling of legislative business, ensuring these bills receive immediate attention.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 10) commends Martin Franklin Caskey for his 45+ years of service to the Alabama Legislature, specifically recognizing his work with the Legislative Services Agency (formerly Legislative Reference Service) and his contributions to drafting statutes and advising legislators. It details his career path - from high school clerk to legislative analyst, attorney, and adjunct law professor - highlighting his institutional knowledge and dedication. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy; it solely offers formal recognition and appreciation for his retirement. The Alabama Legislature adopted it unanimously on February 6, 2025.