The proposed bill seeks to amend the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 specifically for Covington County, granting the Legislature the authority to fix, alter, and regulate court costs within the county and to determine their distribution. The new legal language inserted into the bill states that the Legislature may enact local laws to manage these court costs. There are no deletions from current law mentioned in the text of the bill.
Additionally, the bill outlines the process for ratification of the proposed amendment, which includes holding an election in accordance with existing constitutional provisions and election laws. The election will feature a ballot description summarizing the amendment's purpose, followed by options for voters to indicate their approval or disapproval. If approved by a majority of qualified voters, the amendment will become part of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.