HB432 Alabama 2018 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the State Ethics Commission has investigatory powers and the power to levy administrative fines for minor violations of state ethics laws.
This bill would revise the definition of minor violation, revise the manner in which a criminal investigation may be initiated by the State Ethics Commission, increase the size of administrative penalties the commission may impose for minor violations, and clarify that in addition to circuit courts, district courts have jurisdiction to hear cases involving potential violations of ethics laws.
Relating to state ethics laws; to amend Sections 36-25-1, 36-25-4, and 36-25-27, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the definition of minor violation; to revise the manner in which a criminal investigation may be initiated by the State Ethics Commission; to increase the size of administrative penalties the commission may impose for minor violations, and to provide that district courts have jurisdiction to hear cases involving potential violations of ethics laws.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2018 | H | Ethics and Campaign Finance first Amendment Offered |
| March 7, 2018 | H | Pending third reading on day 19 Favorable from Ethics and Campaign Finance with 1 amendment |
| March 7, 2018 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 14, 2018 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ethics and Campaign Finance |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB432 Alabama 2018 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature