Ethics, eliminate certain notification requirement for candidates to Ethics Commission when otherwise in compliance with law

HB 472 eliminates a requirement for Alabama candidates who already filed a statement of economic interests with the State Ethics Commission. It removes the need for these candidates to submit proof of their prior filing when qualifying for office. This change directly affects candidates for state or local office who have previously met ethics disclosure requirements. The bill modifies Alabama Code §36-25-15 to streamline the process, ensuring candidates with current filings don’t need to duplicate paperwork upon candidacy.