Ala. Code § 41-4-82

Within five days after the convening of each regular business session of the Legislature, the Governor shall transmit to the Legislature a document to be known as a budget, setting forth his or her financial program for each of the fiscal years which will have begun before the next succeeding regular session of the Legislature (hereinafter referred to as “budget years,” regardless of the number thereof) and having the character and scope hereinafter set forth.