SB157 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Elections, political contributions, limited to certain amount per election that the candidate's name is on the ballot, Sec. 17-5-8 am'd; Act 2011-697, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd
Description
This bill would limit contributions made to candidates for office from individuals, corporations, business groups, unions, political parties, or other legally recognized entity to $500 per election that the candidate's name is on the ballot
To amend Section 2 of Act 2011-697, now appearing as Section 17-5-8 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to reporting of contributions and expenditures by candidates, committees, and officials; to limit contributions made to candidates for office from individuals, corporations, business groups, unions, political parties, or other legally recognized entity to $500 per election that the candidate's name is on the ballot.
Subjects
Campaign Finances
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB157 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |