During a Monday episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) suggested it was not out of the realm of possibilities for a special legislative session on gambling prior to the November elections.
Under Alabama state law, to call a special session, the governor must issue a proclamation that calls the legislature into session with a "specific and limited" agenda. Special sessions are limited to 12 legislative days within a 30-calendar-day period.
"I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case," Stringer told show host Jeff Poor. "Like always, you'll have to wait until a bill is drafted and try to look at it and see if you can get your mind wrapped around what is or what isn't. A lot of times, they will typically want your commitment before you've even had a chance to look at a bill."
The lawmaker is skeptical, however, that the state legislature would be able to get a constitutional amendment for a special session on the November ballot in time
"I don't think so," Stringer stated. "I'm sure they know they're probably working every angle they can to see where they can go with this. So I guess it's going to depend on that, whether it potentially comes up in a special session.
"A special session would give us the ability to focus on nothing but that, and see where we can go with it from there," added Stringer.
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