SB172 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Alabama Legislature to fix, alter, and regulate court costs and charges in St. Clair County.

• Grants the Legislature authority to provide for the distribution of court costs in the county through general or local law.

• Requires a referendum election to be held at the next St. Clair County election in accordance with Amendment 555 to the Alabama Constitution.

• Directs the election official to assign a ballot number and include specific language on the ballot describing the amendment with Yes/No voting options.

• Senate passed on 16-APR-15 and House passed on 23-APR-15.