AL SJR10

Reaffirms commitment to Amendment 448 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901, which establishes budget appropriations as the Legislature's paramount duty during regular sessions.

Requires the Governor to submit budget proposals to both chambers no later than the second legislative day, and mandates budgets be passed and signed by presiding officers before any other bills are transmitted between chambers.

Acknowledges that the Bill Isolation Resolution (BIR) exception allowing a three-fifths vote to waive budget isolation requirements has become overused, undermining Amendment 448's intent.

Declares that beginning with the 2013 Regular Session, the Legislature commits to passing budgets in a timely manner rather than in final days or hours of legislative sessions.

Pledges to embrace the spirit and intent of the Budget Isolation Amendment to promote accountability and budget transparency.