The bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 specifically concerning Covington County. It aims to grant the Alabama Legislature the authority to fix, alter, and regulate court costs within Covington County and to provide for the distribution of these costs. The amendment, if ratified, would allow for local laws to be enacted to manage court-related financial matters in the county.

The bill outlines the process for the proposed amendment to be voted on by the public. An election will be held in accordance with the relevant sections of the Constitution of Alabama and state election laws. The bill requires that the proposed amendment be approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the issue. If passed, the amendment will become a valid part of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022. The bill also includes instructions for the Code Commissioner to number and place the amendment appropriately in the constitution and to make nonsubstantive revisions for style, uniformity, and accuracy. The Senate passed the bill on April 25, 2024.