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AL SB101

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/11/2017

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Orr

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public institutions of higher education, local boards of education, and public schools from expending public funds to advocate for electors to vote in favor of or against statewide or local ballot measures.

  • Applies the prohibition to activities enumerated in Section 17-17-5(b)(1) of the Code of Alabama 1975 that are intended to advocate for or against a ballot measure.

  • Permits providing neutral information on ballot issues that does not advocate for a specific voter action.

  • Allows public entities to continue making contributions or dues payments to trade associations in which they hold membership.

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

Legislative Description

Colleges and universities, local boards of education, schools prohibited from using public funds to advocate for or against ballot measures

Education

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 30 Favorable from Education Policy

5/18/2017

Committee Referrals

Education Policy5/16/2017
Education and Youth Affairs2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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