Marti Pearson, of Huntsville, receives the first Betty Carr Award for dedication to the program. First Youth Governor elected to serve for a full year, rather than just during the Session. Separate program for first-year delegates begins. Judith Fulcher, of Huntsville, receives the first Bill Barringer Scholarship. Nathan Ballard, of Auburn, becomes the first delegate elected Youth Legislature Governor on a write-in vote.
Justices begin ruling on constitutionality of legislation.
Nancy King Dennis receives the first Meritorious Service Award for adult service to Youth Legislature. The Special Session was called by Youth Legislature Governor Turner Inscoe, of Montgomery, to consider education reform legislation. A representative from every district under the leadership of the Youth Secretary of State, audits campaign expense reports and investigates complaints and inquiries about election procedures. Conceived and created in 1995, the first Collegiate Legislature meets. Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature celebrates its 50th Anniversary.