SB210 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Elections, political candidates, campaign contributions and expenditures, failure to file final or annual campaign finance report, penalties, Sec. 17-17-35 am'd.

Summary

SB210 would bar a person from being a candidate in any Alabama election for four years if they fail to file the final or annual campaign finance reports.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 17-17-35 to add a consequence for failing to file the final campaign finance report or the annual campaign finance report. If someone does not file these reports, they would not be permitted to run for any election for four years after the reports are due. The requirement covers reports of contributions and expenditures (due within 10 to 5 days before an election) and the annual report (due by January 31). The act would become effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who are or want to be candidates in Alabama elections, who would lose eligibility to run for four years if they fail to file required campaign finance reports.
• Campaign filers such as candidates, campaign committees, and treasurers who are responsible for submitting final and annual campaign finance reports and could face the four-year candidacy ban if they fail to file.

Key Provisions

• Adds a four-year candidacy ban for failure to file the final campaign finance report or the annual campaign finance report.
• Specifies the reporting windows that trigger the ban: reports of contributions and expenditures due 10 to 5 days before an election and the annual report due January 31.
• States the act’s effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Elections