Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley shares a laugh with Birmingham Mayor William Bell during an Executive Roundtable Discussion hosted by the Birmingham Business Alliance, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, in Birmingham. Gov. Bentley discussed his "Alabama's Great State 2019 Plan," an ambitious course of action that addresses long-standing problems from healthcare to prison reform, specifically focusing on the state's 55 rural counties. (Governor's Office, Jamie Martin)

Deborah Daniels a former inmate who now works for the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), stands as she is recognized at Gov. Robert Bentley's annual State of the State address at the Capitol in Montgomery, Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Daniels has assisted in developing a program for mentoring inmate children and building relationships with faith-based and community organizations for seventeen years. (Governor's Office, Sydney A. Foster)

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley follows State Sen. Phil Williams, state Sen. Rodger Smiterman, state Rep. Terri Collins, state Rep. Jim Patterson and state Rep. Adline Clarke to the Old House Chamber, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2017. Gov. Bentley delivered his annual State of the State address to the legislature at the Capitol in Montgomery. Also serving on the escort committee was state Sen. Clay Scofield. (Governor's Office, Sydney A. Foster)