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Alabama’s New Campaign Finance Laws

Alabama’s New Campaign Finance Laws. Alabama State Bar 2012 Annual Meeting July 20, 2012 Alabama State Bar Elections, Ethics, & Government Relations Law Section. Presenters. The Honorable Bill English , Probate Judge, Lee County

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Alabama’s New Campaign Finance Laws

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  1. Alabama’s New Campaign Finance Laws Alabama State Bar 2012 Annual Meeting July 20, 2012 Alabama State Bar Elections, Ethics, & Government Relations Law Section

  2. Presenters • The Honorable Bill English, Probate Judge, Lee County • Brenda F. Smith, Opinions Division Chief, Office of the Attorney General • Julie M. W. Sinclair, Elections Attorney, Office of the Secretary of State

  3. Legislative Revisions to FCPA • In 2010, Act 2010-765 enacted to prohibit PAC-to-PAC and other transfers • In 2011, two acts were approved by the Legislature to further amend the FCPA: • Act2011-687 requires more frequent filing of campaign reports and (for 2014) electronic filing. • Act 2011-697 relates to reporting obligations for “electioneering communication” political ads.

  4. Legislative Revisions to FCPA (cont.) • In 2012, three acts were approved by the Legislature to further amend the FCPA: • Act2012-477 (SB 497) further revises the frequency for filing disclosure reports after 2012. • Act 2012-461 (SB 11) establishes disclaimer requirements for automated telephone calls (robocalls) involving political campaigns. • Act 2012-358 (SJR 97) establishes Study Committee on Campaign Finance Reform.

  5. Information to be Covered • Current FCPA Reporting Requirements • Consequences for a “Failure to File”  • Issues Arising with Local Elections • Relevant Attorney General Advisory Opinions • Advertising ID Required on Campaign Ads by Candidates and PACs • “Electioneering Communication” Disclosure Rules

  6. Information to be Covered (cont.) • PAC-to-PAC ban • Automated Telephone Call (“robocall”) Disclaimers • Secretary of State’s Plans for Electronic Filing System for 2014 cycle • New FCPA Reporting Deadlines After 2012 Election • Federal Caselaw Update (Citizens United) • Campaign Finance Study Committee

  7. Questions or Comments?

  8. Interested in Joining the State Bar’s Elections, Ethics, & Government Relations Law Section? Greg Butrus 205-226-8776 gbutrus@balch.com Ted Hosp 334-262-2001 thosp@maynardcooper.com Suzanne Edwards 334-549-2534 sdedwards@me.com

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