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
<p class="bill_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</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> 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.
</p>
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 |