SB434 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Del Marsh
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Political parties, qualifying fees for candidates for election to public office at primary elections, amount of fee increased to up to 5 percent of salary of office sought, Sec. 17-13-47 am'd.
Summary: SB434 would raise the maximum qualifying fee for candidates in primary elections for remunerative public offices from 2% to 5% of one year’s salary, after the 2014 General Election.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill increases the cap for fees that parties may assess candidates for remunerative offices in primary elections from 2% to 5% of the office’s annual salary (effective after the 2014 General Election). It keeps the existing fee caps for nonremunerative or party offices at $50 for county or multi-county races and $150 for statewide races. The change applies to remunerative offices in primaries; other provisions remain the same. The act would take effect immediately after the Governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Candidates seeking nomination for remunerative public offices in primaries — could be charged up to 5% of the office’s yearly salary as a qualifying fee (up from 2%).
Political parties that set and collect qualifying fees from candidates — permitted to assess higher fees (up to 5% of salary) for remunerative offices in primaries after the 2014 General Election.

Key Provisions
Qualifying fee cap for remunerative offices in primaries increases from 2% to 5% of one year’s salary after the 2014 General Election.
Qualifying fee cap for unremunerative or party offices remains: up to $50 for county or multi-county races, and up to $150 for statewide races.
Effective date: the act becomes law immediately after the Governor signs it.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Elections