Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 820-2-8 — Fair Campaign Practices Act Filing Regulations

820 State of Alabama Office of the Secretary of State

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.01 Fair Campaign Practices Act Reports (Repealed 10/15/20)

(REPEALED)

History

• Author: Julie Sinclair; Jean Brown.
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8 (2012).
• New Rule: Filed August 27, 2013; effective October 1, 2013. Repealed: Published August 31, 2020; effective October 15, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.02 Monthly Reports

If a monthly report is due on an election day, that report shall be due on the last business day preceding the day of the election. For this report, the principal campaign committee or political action committee shall close its books two business days prior to the last business day preceding the day of the election. For a report filed by mail, the certified mail deadline shall be two business days prior to the last business day preceding the day of the election.

History

• Author: Julie Sinclair; Jean Brown; Edward Packard
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8 (2012).
• New Rule: Filed August 27, 2013; effective October 1, 2013. Amended: Published August 31, 2020; effective October 15, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.03 Weekly Reports

For purposes of filing weekly reports, a "week" is defined as running from a Saturday to a Friday. The first weekly report shall include all reportable transactions that occurred since the most recently filed prior report. Weekly reports shall be filed on the Monday of the succeeding week.

If a weekly report is due on a Monday holiday, that report shall be due the next business day. If a weekly report is due on a Monday holiday, and the next business day after the holiday is the day of the election for which the report is to be filed, that report shall be due on the Monday holiday. If the report is to be filed by mail, the certified mail deadline shall be the Friday preceding the election.

History

• Author: Julie Sinclair; Jean Brown; Edward Packard; Clay Helms; Hugh Evans; David Brewer; Jeff Elrod
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8 (2012).
• New Rule: Filed August 27, 2013; effective October 1, 2013. Amended: Published August 31, 2020; effective October 15, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.04 Daily Reports (Repealed 10/15/20)

(REPEALED)

History

• Author: Julie Sinclair; Jean Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8 (2012).
• New Rule: Filed August 27, 2013; effective October 1, 2013. Repealed: Published August 31, 2020; effective October 15, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.05 Major Contribution Reports (Repealed 10/15/20)

(REPEALED)

History

• Author: Adam Thompson; Julie Sinclair; Jean Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8.1(c) (2012).
• New Rule: Filed September 18, 2013; effective October 23, 2013. Repealed: Published August 31, 2020; effective October 15, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.10 Electronic Registration Required (Repealed 10/15/20)

(REPEALED)

History

• Author: Julie Sinclair; Ed Packard; Jean Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8.1 (2011).
• New Rule: Filed June 21, 2013; effective July 26, 2013. Repealed: Published August 31, 2020; effective October 15, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.11 Form And Method Of Electronic Registration

Electronic registration shall be implemented by logging onto the electronic FCPA website provided by the Secretary of State's office and completing the registration form. Registration is complete when a printed copy of the form is signed and delivered to the Elections Division of the Secretary of State's office. The Secretary of State shall review each registration and activate a Principal Campaign Committee's or a Political Action Committee's electronic account after a printed copy of the electronic registration form has been received.

History

• Author: Julie Sinclair; Ed Packard; Jean Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8.1 (2011).
• New Rule: Filed June 21, 2013; effective July 26, 2013.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.12 Expedited Method Of Registration

(1) Upon completion of the online registration process, to receive expedited activation, a Principal Campaign Committee or Political Action Committee may

(a) deliver the signed form to the Elections Division of the Secretary of State's office in person, or

(b) if activation is needed within 5 days of a reporting deadline, transmit the form by facsimile and/or call the Elections Division for immediate activation during normal business hours. Nothing in this expedited registration process supersedes the requirement of sending a signed original form to the Secretary of State as provided in 820-2-8-.02.

History

• Author: Julie Sinclair; Ed Packard; Jean Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8.1 (2011).
• New Rule: Filed June 21, 2013; effective July 26, 2013.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.13 Fair Campaign Practices Act Reports (Repealed 10/15/20)

(REPEALED)

History

• Author: Julie Sinclair; Ed Packard; Jean Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8.1 (2011).
• New Rule: Filed June 21, 2013; effective July 26, 2013. Repealed: Published August 31, 2020; effective October 15, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.14 Emergency FCPA Reporting Period

(1) If the electronic FCPA reporting system is not functioning at the state level due to system failure or environmental, structural or other adverse conditions at the facility where the reporting system is hosted, any report then due shall be filed within two business days after access to the electronic system is restored.

(2) The Secretary of State shall apply to any report filed pursuant to paragraph (a) a date of receipt that reflects the original deadline of the report, and the report shall be considered timely filed.

History

• Author: Julie Sinclair; Ed Packard; Jean Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8.1 (2011).
• New Rule: Filed June 21, 2013; effective July 26, 2013.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-2-8-.15 Public Access To Computer Station

The Elections Division of the Secretary of State's office shall provide at least one computer station accessible to the general public for retrieving electronic FCPA reports and filings. The computer station shall also be available for submitting FCPA reports and other filings by candidates or the chair or treasurer of a Political Action Committee. The computer station shall be available to the general public during regular business hours of the Secretary of State's office. Persons wishing to use the computer station shall provide the following information on a "Sign In" sheet placed on the desk where the computer station is located: name, physical address, the date and time of use of the computer station, and the purpose for use of the computer station.

History

• Author: Julie Sinclair; Ed Packard; Jean Brown
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-5-8.1 (2011).
• New Rule: Filed June 21, 2013; effective July 26, 2013.