2013 session of Alabama Legislature begins

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Story Created: Feb 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM CDT

Story Updated: Feb 5, 2013 at 4:00 PM CDT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Legislature's 2013 regular session has started.

Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey started the session in the Senate at noon. Speaker Mike Hubbard gaveled the House into session at 12:10 p.m.

The session will last until mid-May. Lawmakers must complete the session in 30 meeting days during 105 calendar days.

Major issue facing lawmakers will be balancing the General Fund and education budgets in a year when funds are expected to be tight.

Gov. Robert Bentley will address a joint session of the Legislate in the old House chamber at the Alabama Capitol Tuesday night.
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