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Alabama State Senate

The Alabama Senate has adjourned meaning that it is now very likely that Gov. Kay Ivey will call a Special Session in order to make it easier to pass the gas tax bill. The House is expected to also follow suit.

BREAKING: Alabama Senate just adjourned until March 19, in anticipation a special session starting tomorrow focused on raising the gas tax. #ALPolitics — Lauren Walsh (@LaurenWalshTV) March 6, 2019

The gas tax bill has faced growing resistance from Democrats and Conservatives. Many find it hard to stomach such a drastic increase while other money, like the Lottery, is left on the table and leaking over our borders.

The Special Session makes it easier to pass legislation because it bypasses a rule in the Regular Session that requires a 3/5 majority vote.

Update: The House has adjourned until March 19th.

BREAKING: House adjourns until March 19th. House Rules Chair Mike Jones says they expect a special session proclamation "at any moment." #alpolitics — Brian Lyman (@lyman_brian) March 6, 2019

Update: Gov. Ivey has made the Special Session Declaration.

Update: The official press release from the Governor’s office can be found here: https://governor.alabama.gov/press-releases/governor-ivey-calls-alabama-legislature-into-special-session/

Update: What happens from here? While the Regular Session is adjourned until March 19th, the Special Session starts tomorrow morning. Former Alabama Senator Bill Holtzclaw provides a great example of how the Special Session is going to play out on his I-565 website so go check it out.

This article will continue to be updated as more information is available.