Gov. Mary Fallin speaks to lawmakers on the Oklahoma House floor near the end of the 2017 regular session. Fallin said she will call a special session so lawmakers can adjust the budget following an Oklahoma Supreme Court's ruling that struck down $215 million in expected revenue. [Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman Archives]

In the wake of a court ruling that stripped $215 million from four agency budgets, Gov. Mary Fallin said she will call a special session of the Oklahoma Legislature.

The governor said she officially will call a special session within a few days, and that it would convene Sept. 25.

In August, the Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected lawmakers' attempt to raise revenue from cigarettes, saying the Legislature implemented an unconstitutional tax. The $1.50 fee on every pack of cigarettes was earmarked for four agencies: The Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission, the Department of Human Services and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

With federal funds that are tied to state appropriations, those agencies stand to lose an estimated $500 million.