The Alabama Senate has voted to override a veto by Gov. Bob Riley and block a plan that would have let state agencies temporarily furlough state employees to avoid layoffs.
The Senate voted 20-11 Tuesday to stop the furlough plan. The plan had been opposed by the Alabama State Employees Association.
The issue now goes to the House. House members also must vote to override the veto or the furlough plan will take effect.
The State Personnel Board approved a plan last year that would have allowed state agencies to furlough employees for up to 24 days a year to reduce payroll costs. The House and Senate passed a resolution earlier this year to keep the plan from taking effect.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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