SB398 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
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 17, 2017 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| May 2, 2017 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| April 27, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Ethics and Elections |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 3, 2017 | Room 727 at 15:30 | Senate C&E Hearing |
| Hearing | May 2, 2017 | Room 727**Time & Date Change** at 00:00 | Senate C&E Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB398 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |