The resolution amends Rule 25 of the Joint Rules of the Alabama Legislature to clarify the requirements for general bills that impose new or increased expenditures by municipalities or counties. Specifically, it mandates that such bills must include a statement in their title indicating the fiscal impact. If the bill is excluded from the requirements of Section 111.05 of the Alabama Constitution, it must also contain a section stating the basis for this exclusion.

Additionally, the resolution outlines the process for determining the fiscal impact of these bills. If a bill is found to have an aggregate fiscal impact of less than $50,000 annually, the Legislative Services Agency will notify the sponsor to amend the bill accordingly. Furthermore, any bill that does not include the required exclusion statement and is subject to Section 111.05 must be passed by a two-thirds vote in the house before it can be transmitted to the other house. The fiscal note for such bills must also reflect if they require an increase in local expenditures exceeding $50,000 annually.