The proposed bill seeks to amend Section 71.01 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, allowing the Legislature to sign and transmit local laws or constitutional amendments prior to the transmission of basic appropriations. This amendment is set to be voted on during the statewide primary election on March 5, 2024. Key changes include the deletion of the term "departments" and its replacement with "branches" when referring to the state government, as well as the removal of the requirement that no bill, except those making basic appropriations, can be signed and transmitted until those appropriations are completed. The amendment also clarifies that local laws and constitutional amendments can proceed without being hindered by the basic appropriations process.

Additionally, the bill ratifies any resolutions authorizing the consideration of local law bills adopted before March 5, 2024, that conformed to legislative rules at the time of their adoption. The amendment aims to streamline the legislative process by allowing local matters to be addressed without delay from the appropriations process, thereby enhancing legislative efficiency. The bill includes provisions for the timely passage of appropriations and ensures that the legislature is not compelled to make any appropriations not required by the Constitution.