Terms Used In Alabama Code 41-20-5

  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
  • preceding: means next before. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

Legislative committee review of the enumerated agencies shall begin in the year prior to the scheduled regular legislative session next preceding the date upon which the enumerated agencies are scheduled to terminate pursuant to Section 41-20-3, and shall conclude with a recommendation for continuation, modification or termination on or before the first legislative day immediately following said review.