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AL HB6

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Pettus

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 17-13-47 of the Alabama Code to prohibit political parties from disqualifying candidates based solely on receipt of campaign contributions from a particular person or political action committee.

  • Preserves existing authority for political parties to set other qualifications for candidates, including assessments capped at two percent of one year's salary for the office sought.

  • Maintains assessment limits for unremunerative or party offices at $50 for offices filled by subdivision vote greater than one county, and $150 for statewide offices.

  • Takes effect on June 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Political parties; disqualifying candidate from ballot because of contributions from particular person or entity prohibited

Elections, Voting, & Campaigns

Last Action

Pending House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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