HB246 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, failure to file a reporting requirement of the Fair Campaign Practices Act is a criminal offense
This bill would provide for the Honest Campaign Act of 2012
This bill would provide that a candidate who does not timely file a report of contribution and expenditures to the Alabama Secretary of State shall be subject to a fine of $100 for each day past the deadline that the report is due
This bill would provide that the Alabama Secretary of State shall charge a $100 fine for each candidate who is required to file an amended report of contribution and expenditures
Relating to timely filing of a report of contribution and expenditures by candidates; to provide for the Honest Campaign Act of 2012; to provide that a candidate who does not timely file a report of contribution and expenditures to the Alabama Secretary of State shall be subject to a fine for each day past the deadline that the report is due; and to provide that the Alabama Secretary of State shall assess a fee for each candidate who is required to file an amended report of contribution and expenditures.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2012 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| February 16, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| February 9, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ethics and Campaign Finance |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB246 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |