SB157 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

William “Bill” M. BeasleyQuinton RossBobby D. SingletonVivian Davis Figures

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

Summary

SB157 would cap contributions to candidates at $500 per election in which the candidate's name is on the ballot and update the reporting framework accordingly.

What This Bill Does

It places a per-election cap of $500 on contributions from individuals, corporations, unions, business groups, political parties, or other entities to any candidate whose name appears on the ballot. It amends Section 17-5-8 to include this cap while preserving existing reporting requirements for campaigns. The rule applies to all elections where the candidate is listed on the ballot and becomes effective immediately after the measure passes into law.

Who It Affects

• Donors (individuals and organizations such as corporations, unions, business groups, political parties, and other entities): limited to $500 per election for each candidate on the ballot.
• Candidates and their campaign committees (principal campaign committees and political action committees): must ensure contributions stay within the $500 per-election limit and continue to file required contribution/expenditure reports.

Key Provisions

• Imposes a $500 per-election contribution limit to any candidate whose name is on the ballot, applicable to individuals and all recognized entities (corporations, unions, business groups, political parties, etc.).
• Amends Section 17-5-8 to include the new contribution cap alongside existing reporting and disclosure requirements for campaigns and committees.
• Effective date: the act takes effect immediately following passage and approval by the Governor, or as otherwise provided by law.

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Subjects

Campaign Finances