Alabama ethics bill cited in report on attempts to reduce ethics commission powers • Alabama Reflector

A report from the Campaign Legal Center highlights efforts to weaken ethics commissions across the U.S., particularly in Alabama, where proposed legislation aimed to reduce penalties for ethics violations and alter commission appointments. The report categorizes various threats to ethics commissions, noting that many challenges arise in states with Republican control. While some states have strengthened their ethics commissions, the report indicates that approximately 42% of challenges have been successful.

Keywords: ethics commissions, Campaign Legal Center, Alabama legislation

Source: Alabama Reflector

Update At: 1/1/2025