The proposed bill aims to establish new court costs in Barbour County, contingent upon voter approval through a referendum. If approved by a majority of qualified electors, the bill will impose a fee of $25 for each civil case filed (excluding small claims), $25 for misdemeanor and felony cases upon conviction, and $10 for cases filed in the small claims division. These fees will be directed into a special fund known as the Sheriff's Office Hazardous Duty Fund, which is designated for hazardous duty payments to nonclerical employees of the sheriff's office, excluding the sheriff. The fund will be maintained by the sheriff or a designated individual and will be subject to audits by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the sheriff must certify hazardous duty employees and the necessary payment amounts to the county commission, which can then disburse funds from the Hazardous Duty Fund. The commission and sheriff may agree on the frequency of these payments, but they must occur at least once a year. Importantly, the commission is prohibited from considering this act when determining salary increases for sheriff's office employees or when allocating annual budgetary funds for the sheriff's office's operational needs. The bill will take effect on June 1, 2025, if approved by voters, and will be repealed if the majority votes against it.