AL HB633

Amends Section 17-5-19 of the Alabama Code to specify that civil penalties for Fair Campaign Practices Act violations shall be assessed by the appropriate filing official.

Civil penalties for late or inaccurate filing include: $300 or 10% of unreported amount (first offense), $600 or 15% (second offense), and $1,200 or 20% (third or subsequent offense) per election cycle.

Penalties collected by judges of probate go to county general funds, while penalties collected by the Secretary of State go to the State General Fund.

Allows voluntary amended reports to correct errors without penalty if filed before the relevant election, provided the filer was not prompted by a filing official.

Secretary of State may promulgate rules to implement the amended statute; act becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.