HB 404 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Section 36.05 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901 to require state regulation of money used in campaign activity and to influence governmental action.

• Establishes a right for Alabama citizens to have public disclosure of money funding campaign activities and influencing governmental action so voters can make informed electoral choices and verify government accountability.

• Authorizes the State of Alabama to regulate the disclosure, raising, and spending of money to influence elections and governmental actions, with implementation and enforcement by the Legislature through appropriate legislation.

• Requires an election on the proposed amendment conducted according to Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws, with approval requiring a majority vote of qualified electors.

• Directs election officials to assign a ballot number and display a description of the amendment with "Yes ( ) No ( )" voting options on ballots.