SB261 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Alabama Legislature to fix, regulate, and alter court costs and charges in Cherokee County by general or local law.

• Authorizes the Legislature to provide for the distribution of court costs and charges in Cherokee County.

• Ratifies, validates, and confirms all court costs and charges previously collected in Cherokee County prior to the amendment's ratification.

• Requires a statewide election on the proposed amendment, with voters to approve by majority vote for it to become part of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

• Election ballot shall include the description of the amendment and Yes/No voting options for Cherokee County voters to decide on the proposal.