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AL SB165
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Jones
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AI Summary
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Sets qualification fees for Class 4 municipalities with mayor-council government at $500 for mayoral candidates and $250 for council member and municipal board of education candidates
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Replaces the existing indigency exemption process, which required statements from three city electors verifying a candidate's inability to pay
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Requires indigent candidates seeking fee exemptions to demonstrate gross income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level and submit a copy of their most recent federal tax return
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Applies to municipalities governed under Section 11-43B-4 of the Alabama Code
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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
3/11/2026