SPECIAL SESSION GETS UNDERWAY

 

In a surprise announcement, Governor Robert Bentley on Friday convened a special session of the Legislature that began late Monday afternoon.  The Legislature is tasked with passing a General Fund budget for the new fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. 

 

The House and Senate established a quorum - the House met for 13 minutes, the Senate slightly longer - and then adjourned until Aug. 3. The Senate filed 15 bills but no bills were filed in the House where revenue measures must begin. Under the law, the Legislature has 11 remaining legislative days to complete its work within the 30-day time frame.

 

Business Council of Alabama President and CEO William J. Canary commented on the special session: "The BCA stands ready to work with the legislative leadership and the governor to address Alabama's budget shortfall. While the immediate problem can be solved in the short-term during the special session, it is imperative that our elected leaders enact long-term solutions to our state budgets that include significant reforms and efficiencies.

 

"From the business community's perspective, it is critical that any comprehensive proposal must be tied to governmental accountability and a plan for significant governmental reforms in the years ahead."

 

The full text of the governor's call can be found here .

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