Alabama § 41-19-8 - Responsibilities of Legislature as to Consideration and Adoption of Program and Financial Plan, Etc. - Generally.
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§ 41-19-8. Responsibilities of Legislature as to Consideration and Adoption of Program and Financial Plan, Etc. - Generally.
The Legislature shall:
(1) Consider the program and financial plan recommended by the Governor, including proposed goals and policies, tax rate and other revenue changes and long range program plans;
(2) Adopt programs and alternatives to the plan recommended by the Governor which it deems appropriate;
(3) Adopt legislation to authorize the implementation of a comprehensive program and financial plan; and
(4) Provide for a post audit of financial transactions, program accomplishments and execution of legislative policy direction.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 41-19-8 ("Responsibilities of Legislature as to Consideration and Adoption of Program and Financial Plan, Etc. - Generally.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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