HB 431 Summary

• Amends Sections 11-44E-41 and 11-44E-71 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to change candidate qualification deadlines for Class 5 municipalities with mayor/commission/city manager government.

• Changes the filing deadline for candidates for city commissioner and mayor from the first Tuesday to the fourth Tuesday in June preceding the election.

• Requires commissioner candidates to file a written statement with the city clerk, a petition signed by 50 registered voters from their district, and a $150.00 qualifying fee (or verified pauper's oath to waive the fee).

• Requires mayor candidates to file a written statement, a petition signed by 100 registered voters of the city, and a $300.00 qualifying fee (or verified pauper's oath to waive the fee).

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.