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Governor Ivey considers special session on prisons
By whnt.com- Shevaun Bryan
Published: 05/23/2017

DECATUR, Ala. - State lawmakers could be heading back to Montgomery before the next regular session to focus on the state prison issue.

"I know Governor Ivey is looking at potentially calling the legislature back into special session," said Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).

The state prison system has been a hot topic for two legislative sessions, with facilities overcrowded, becoming worn out, some with locks that aren't working appropriately.

After dedicating early time and resources toward Robert Bentley's impeachment, time ran out on lawmakers before they were able to pass anything.

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