The resolution adopted by the Alabama House of Representatives establishes a special order of business for the twenty-first legislative day, prioritizing specific bills over the regular agenda. Key items include HB111, which defines sex-based terms and mandates reporting sex as male or female at birth, and HB338, which removes restrictions on hiring the same accountant for Class IV municipalities for more than three consecutive years. Other notable bills include HB363, addressing murder and manslaughter laws, and HB4, which proposes adding Juneteenth as a state holiday.
Additional legislation on the agenda includes HB359, which expands involuntary commitment criteria to include individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders, and HB296, which focuses on retail theft crime prevention and restitution requirements. Other bills cover a range of topics, such as the operation of unmanned aircraft systems near correctional facilities, changes to the qualifications for board members of water, sewer, and fire protection authorities, and tax deductions for contributions to ABLE savings accounts. The resolution ensures that these bills are prioritized for discussion and voting during the legislative session.