Gov. Bentley Releases Agenda Details for Second Special Session
Gov. Robert Bentley has released details of what he wants the Alabama Legislature to tackle in the second special session. The special session is needed because the state doesn’t yet have a General Fund Budget for the new fiscal year, which starts on October 1.Â
“This call is designed for the Legislature to solve the budget crisis that exists in the General Fund Budget,” Bentley said in a statement.
“Over the last few months, I have met with House and Senate members to discuss options and ideas that would prevent devastating cuts to state services. I look forward to working with lawmakers over the next few weeks to bring about real change in the way we fund state government moving forward,” he said.
The Governor’s call includes three budget reform measures:
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Transfer use tax revenue from the Education Trust Fund to the General Fund
Un-earmark certain state taxes
Amend the Education Trust Fund Rolling Reserve Act
Additionally, the call includes four revenue increase measures:
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Amend the Business Privilege Tax
Increase the Cigarette Tax
Amend the individual income tax deduction for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
Any other revenue measures that provide revenue for the General Fund
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The second special session will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8.
