HB328 Alabama 2021 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2021
Title
Principal campaign committee, failure to timely file statement of appointing committee, forfeits qualification to run, Sec. 17-5-4 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, an individual seeking to
run for office is required to file, within five
days of becoming a candidate, a statement with the
Secretary of State or judge of probate appointing
his or her principal campaign committee</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would authorize the Secretary of
State or judge of probate, as appropriate, to
disqualify the individual from appearing on the
ballot if he or she determines the individual
failed to timely file the statement appointing his
or her principal campaign committee</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would also make nonsubstantive,
technical revisions to update the existing code
language to current style</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to campaign finance; to amend Section
17-5-4, Code of Alabama 1975; to disqualify from appearing on
the ballot an individual who fails to timely file a statement
appointing his or her principal campaign committee; and to
make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the
existing code language to current style.
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Subjects
Campaign Finances
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB328 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |