SB55 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Elections, political parties, candidates, requirements for ballot access, Secs. 17-6-22, 17-9-3, 17-14-31 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, candidates at primary
elections and independent candidates for public
office are required to obtain signatures of voters
in order to have access to the general election
ballot</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would allow those political
parties recognized as a political party under
Section 17-6-22, Code of Alabama 1975, the option
of paying assessment fees to have their nominees
placed on the general election ballot, and
independent candidates the option of paying
assessment fees to have their names placed on the
general election ballot</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Sections 17-6-22, 17-9-3, and 17-14-31,
Code of Alabama 1975, relating to access to general election
ballots, to provide further for requirements relating to
ballot access for certain candidates for public office.
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Subjects
Elections
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 | SB55 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |