The Budget Process, Postreorganization, under Allain

Abstract

This chapter discusses Bill Allain’s contributions to the budget making process as governor. The Mississippi Supreme Court’s decision in the Alexander case made Allain the first governor to serve under the new reorganization act. Chapter 3 takes a look at how Allain adjusted to the new budget making process post reorganization. This chapter discusses the establishment of the Fiscal Management Board and how Allain utilized executive budget powers, designated to governors, to force the legislature to provide more funding to the Mississippi Highway Department.