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AL HB89
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mack Butler
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AI Summary
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Establishes qualification fees for Class 4 municipalities with mayor-council governments: $500 for mayoral candidates and $250 for council member and municipal board of education candidates
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Replaces the existing indigency verification process, which required statements from three city electors, with a new documentation requirement
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Indigent candidates seeking fee exemptions must now attest their gross income does not exceed 130% of the federal poverty level and submit their most recent federal tax return
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Applies specifically to Class 4 municipalities operating under the mayor-council form of government
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Elections; municipal elections, to set qualification fee amounts, to require indigent candidates to submit documentation for fee exemption
Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2/5/2026