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AL SB401

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ward

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Requires candidates for any public office with an age requirement to submit a certified copy of their birth certificate showing date and place of birth before qualifying for election.

  • Prohibits a candidate's name from appearing on the election ballot if they fail to provide the required birth certificate.

  • Directs political parties and election officials receiving qualifying papers to forward certified birth certificate copies to the Secretary of State as proof of legal ballot access.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to retain birth certificate copies until official election results are certified and any legal challenges are resolved, after which copies must be destroyed.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Candidates for public office having a minimum age requirement, required to provide certified copy of birth certificate

Elections

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

6/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections4/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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