Opinion of the Justices ( 1977 )

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 restricted 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