SB172 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim McClendon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

St. Clair Co., court costs, Legislature authorized to regulate, const. amend.

Summary

A local constitutional amendment would let the Alabama Legislature set and distribute court costs in St. Clair County, subject to voter approval.

What This Bill Does

If the amendment passes, the Legislature would have the authority to fix, alter, and regulate the costs and charges of courts in St. Clair County and determine how the resulting revenue is distributed. The change applies only to St. Clair County. An election would be held in the county to approve or reject the amendment, with specific ballot language and procedures described in the bill.

Who It Affects

• Residents and litgants in St. Clair County who pay court costs, as the amount they must pay could change.
• St. Clair County courts and county officials who assess, collect, and allocate court costs and the associated funds, as their revenue and distribution methods could be altered.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Legislature, by general or local law, to fix, alter, and regulate the costs and charges of courts in St. Clair County and provide for their distribution.
• Requires a county-wide election to approve the amendment, including specified ballot language and description of the amendment, as part of the constitutional amendment process.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

St. Clair County