HB170 Alabama 2019 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2019
Title
Public officials, criminal provision moved to Ethics code, using official authority to influence vote or political action a Class C felony, Sec. 17-17-4 am'd, renumbered as Sec. 36-25-27.1
Description
Under existing elections law, it is a Class C felony for a person to attempt to use his or her official authority or position for the purpose of influencing the vote for political action of any person
This bill would move this provision to the ethics code
Relating to public officials; to renumber Section 17-17-4, Code of Alabama 1975, which provides that a person who uses his or her official authority to influence a vote or political action commits a Class C felony, as Section 36-25-27.1.
Subjects
Public Officers and Employees
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ethics and Campaign Finance |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 10, 2019 | Room 418 at 10:30 | House E&CF Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB170 Alabama 2019 Session - Introduced |