Supreme Court of Alabama, 1977

Opinion of the Justices

Opinion of the Justices
Supreme Court of Alabama · Decided May 16, 1977 · Torbert, Bloodworth, Maddox, Faulkner, Almon, Shores, Embry, Beatty
345 So. 2d 1353; 1977 Ala. LEXIS 1877 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Opinion of the Justices

Opinion of the Court

To the Members of the

House of Representatives

State Capitol

Montgomery, Alabama 36130

Dear Sirs and Madam:

We acknowledge receipt of Senate Bill No. 422 concerning the authorization of the Governor, by Executive Order, to freeze or roll back utility rates established by the Alabama Public Service Commission.

After considering this request, we respectfully point out that this Court is re*1354stricted from issuing advisory opinions on legislation that has already been enacted by the legislature. Opinion of the Justices, 264 Ala. 452, 88 So.2d 778 (1956). We take note that Senate Bill No. 422 has been enacted by the legislature and sent to the Governor for his signature.

Therefore, we respectfully decline to respond to the advisory opinion request.

Respectfully submitted,

C. C. TORBERT, JR., Chief Justice JAMES N. BLOODWORTH HUGH MADDOX JAMES H. FAULKNER RENEAU P. ALMON JANIE L. SHORES ERIC EMBRY SAM A. BEATTY Associate Justices

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