Bill > HB472

This bill amends Alabama law to adjust the notification process for candidates who are required to file a statement of economic interests with the State Ethics Commission. Previously, election officials had to notify the Ethics Commission about candidates, and the commission would then inform the election official about compliance. This bill changes that by requiring the Ethics Commission to notify the election official if a candidate has *not* complied with filing their statement of economic interests. If the commission indicates non-compliance, the election official must then immediately inform the candidate, who will have an additional five days to provide proof of filing. The bill also removes a provision that required candidates to provide proof of a previously filed statement or submit a new one if they had already filed for another reason. The State Ethics Commission is responsible for overseeing ethics in government, and a statement of economic interests is a document that discloses a candidate's financial holdings to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest.

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