HB552 Alabama 2017 Session
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Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Elections, independent candidates, number of signatures on petition to qualify for ballot access lowered for special elections, Sec. 17-9-3 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, an independent candidate seeking office must file a petition that is signed by at least three percent of qualified electors who cast ballots for the office of Governor in the last general election in the state, county, district, or other political subdivision in which the candidate seeks to qualify
This bill would lower the percentage of signatures needed on a petition to gain ballot access for an independent candidate in certain special elections
Relating to special elections; to amend Section 17-9-3, Code of Alabama 1975, to lower the percentage of signatures needed on a petition to gain ballot access for an independent candidate in certain special elections.
Subjects
Elections
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Ethics and Elections |
| May 4, 2017 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 796 |
| May 4, 2017 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| May 3, 2017 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| April 25, 2017 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 10, 2017 | Room 727 at 15:30 | Senate C&E Hearing |
| Hearing | May 3, 2017 | Room 123 at 09:00 | House CC&E Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB552 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |