HJR35 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phil Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Elected officials, requested to not seek campaign funds or legal defense funds while Legislature is in session

Summary

HJR35 asks Alabama lawmakers to refrain from seeking campaign funds or legal defense funds during the 2016 legislative sessions.

What This Bill Does

This is a nonbinding resolution that states lawmakers will not solicit or accept campaign funding or legal defense funds during any 2016 regular or special legislative session. It notes that current law already bans campaign contributions during session and argues that legal defense funding should also be prohibited during sessions. It asks the Alabama House and Senate to adopt the resolution by roll-call vote. The measure does not change existing law; it expresses an intent and a request for voluntary restraint during the 2016 sessions.

Who It Affects

• Elected officials (candidates for legislative and statewide office) and their principal campaign committees, who would be urged to avoid soliciting or accepting campaign funds and legal defense funds during legislative sessions in 2016.
• The Alabama House and Senate, which are asked to consider and adopt the resolution by roll-call vote to show support for this restraint.

Key Provisions

• Expresses a resolve to refrain from soliciting and to decline acceptance of campaign funding during the 2016 legislative session.
• States that legal defense funding should also be prohibited during legislative sessions, aligning with the belief of some members.
• Requests both the House and Senate to adopt the resolution by roll-call vote.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative