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House adopts bill mirroring federal ban on foreign-national campaign contributions after extended floor debate
Summary
Lawmakers passed HB 363 to align state campaign rules with federal restrictions barring foreign nationals from contributing to candidates, PACs and ballot referendums; sponsors and other members debated enforcement mechanics and definitions on the floor.
The Alabama House adopted HB 363 on the floor, a measure the sponsor described as mirroring federal law to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to candidates, political action committees and ballot referendums in Alabama.
Representative Lomax, the bill sponsor, told the chamber the legislation is intended to close a loophole that allows foreign-based money to influence state or local ballot referendums. Lomax said the measure mirrors existing federal prohibitions and that the Secretary of State and the County Commission Association reviewed the proposal and gave it a green light.
Several members questioned…
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