AL HB499

Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing the Alabama Court Cost Commission with nine members including legislators, judges, court administrators, and a State Bar representative.

Requires the commission to review all existing court cost laws to determine if costs are reasonably related to court operations and proportionate to amounts expended in case adjudication.

Commission must provide recommendations to the Legislature on whether existing court cost laws should be amended, repealed, or left unchanged.

Prohibits introduction of legislation proposing new or modified court costs unless submitted in writing to the commission, House Clerk, and Senate Secretary at least 30 calendar days before the legislative session begins.

Commission must submit its report on proposed legislation to legislative officials by the third legislative day of the session.