HB259 - Candidates may file statement of economic interest up to 5 days after qualifying to run Section 36-25-15, am’d Sponsor(s): Representative Fincher
Synopsis and Analysis: Under existing law, a candidate is required to file a statement of economic interests with the State Ethics Commission at the same time the candidate qualifies to run for office. This bill would provide that a candidate may file a statement of economic interests not more than five days after the candidate qualifies to run for office.
League Action and Justification: Monitor. LWVAL supports the submission of statements of economic interest for elected public officials and candidates for public offices, but does not specify a time frame for submission.
Bill Progress in Legislature
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| Calendar Date | Body | Amd/Sub | Matter | Committee | Nay | Yea | Abstain | Vote |
| 03/21/2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections | CC&E | | | | | |
04/03/2019 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment | | | | | | |
04/18/2019 | H | Third Reading Passed | | | | | | |
04/18/2019 | H | 198607-1 | Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Amendment Offered | | | | | |
04/18/2019 | H | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 278 | | | | | Roll 278 | |
04/18/2019 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 279 | | | | | Roll 279 | |
04/18/2019 | H | Engrossed | | | | | | |
04/23/2019 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs | GA | | | | | |
05/21/2019 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | | 0 | 6 | 0 | | |
05/31/2019 | S | Third Reading Passed | | | | | | |
05/31/2019 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1462 | | | | | Roll 1462 | |
05/31/2019 | H | Passed Second House | | | | | | |
05/31/2019 | S | Signature Requested | | | | | | |
05/31/2019 | H | Enrolled | | | | | | |
05/31/2019 | H | Clerk of the House Certification | | | | | | |
| H | Delivered to Governor at 4:11 p.m. on May 31, 2019. | | | | | | |
| H | Forwarded to Governor on May 31, 2019 at 4:11 p.m. on May 31, 2019. | | | | | |
Bill passed both houses of the legislature. Delivered to the Gov. for signature on 5/31/19.
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