HB142 Alabama 2010 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Elections, independent candidates for statewide office, number of names required to gain ballot access, reduced, Sec. 17-9-3 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, to gain ballot access, an independent candidate for office must file a written petition signed by at least three percent of the qualified electors who cast ballots for the office of Governor in the last general election
This bill would reduce the number of names of qualified electors required for independent candidates for statewide office to gain ballot access
To amend Section 17-9-3, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to persons entitled to have their names printed on ballots, to reduce the number of names of qualified electors required for independent candidates for statewide office to gain ballot access.
Subjects
Elections
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution and Elections |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB142 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |