AL HB48

Proposes a constitutional amendment to divide Alabama's regular legislative sessions into two separate periods, beginning with the 2027 regular session.

First period commences the first Tuesday in February and is limited to 20 legislative days and 75 calendar days; second period commences the first Tuesday in September and is limited to 10 legislative days and 30 calendar days.

Requires all budget bills providing for basic appropriations to pass before the second period convenes; if not passed during the first period, a special budget session is automatically convened beginning the first Monday after the first period ends.

Allows the Legislature during the second period to reconsider and override bills vetoed by the Governor that were passed during the first period, with veto reconsideration procedures detailed in the amendment.

Repeals obsolete constitutional provisions (Sections 48.01 and 48.02) and requires voter approval through statewide election before the amendment becomes effective.