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AL HB6
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Pettus
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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