HB246 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Election, regulation of campaign contribution, Honest Campaign Act.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, failure to file a
reporting requirement of the Fair Campaign
Practices Act is a criminal offense</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide for the Honest
Campaign Act of 2012</p><p class="bill_description">
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</p><p class="bill_description">
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</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> 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.
</p>
Subjects
Elections
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 |