HB77 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mac McCutcheonGregory CanfieldMike Ball

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Public officials or spouses of public officials, names and compensation of those who are employed by or have contracts with a municipality, a county, or the state, public disclosure required, filing with Ethics Commission, Sec. 36-25-5.1 added

Summary

HB77 would require public disclosure of the names and detailed employment information of public officials, their spouses, and candidates who work for or have contracts with the state, counties, or municipalities, filed with the Ethics Commission and made public.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new disclosure requirement (36-25-5.1) that defines 'state' broadly to include many state and local entities. Public officials, their spouses, and candidates must notify the Ethics Commission within 30 days of starting work or entering a contract and provide detailed information. Filings are public records and must include names, employer, job description, contract details, dates, and compensation, with updates required if terms change. The law would take effect immediately after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Public officials and their spouses who are employed by or have contracts with the state, a county, or a municipality, who must file disclosures with the Ethics Commission within 30 days and provide specified information.
• Candidates who are employed by or have contracts with the state, a county, or a municipality (and their spouses), who must file the same disclosures within 30 days and provide the same information.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 36-25-5.1 to define 'state' broadly to include the State of Alabama, its agencies, counties, municipalities, school systems, and various courts and related entities.
• Requires public officials, and the spouses of public officials and candidates, to notify the Ethics Commission of employment or contracts within 30 days and provide the information specified in this section.
• Filings must include: official's name, spouse's name (if applicable), candidate's name, candidate's spouse, the department/agency/county/municipality involved, exact job description, description of the state contract, start and end dates, and compensation details for all involved.
• If terms of employment or contracts change, the official or candidate must provide updated information to the Commission, which will revise its records.
• Section 2 states the act becomes effective immediately following passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Public Officers and Employees