HB311 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Brett EasterbrookRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Choctaw County, courts costs, Legislature authorized to levy by local law, constitutional amendment

Summary

HB311 would amend the Alabama Constitution to let the Legislature fix and regulate Choctaw County court costs and decide how the money is distributed, with voter approval required.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Legislature, by local law, to fix, regulate, and alter the costs and charges of courts in Choctaw County and to provide for their distribution. This change applies only to Choctaw County's courts. The amendment would become part of the Alabama Constitution only if a majority of qualified electors voting on it approve it in an election.

Who It Affects

• Choctaw County residents and people who use or interact with the county courts (defendants, plaintiffs, etc.) who could see changes in court costs and how funds are distributed.
• Choctaw County courts and local government officials who administer and implement court costs and the distribution of those funds under local law.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The Legislature, by local law, may fix, regulate, and alter the costs and charges of courts in Choctaw County and provide for their distribution.
• Provision 2: The proposed amendment must be approved by a majority of qualified electors to become part of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Choctaw County