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AL SB401
Bill
Status
4/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ward
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AI Summary
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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.
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Prohibits a candidate's name from appearing on the election ballot if they fail to provide the required birth certificate.
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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.
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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.
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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