HB328 Alabama 2021 Session
Bill Summary
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
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
This bill would also make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style
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.
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 |
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| Bill Text | HB328 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |