Alabama Constitution Section 79 - Bribery — Solicitation, acceptance, etc., of bribes by legislators. . .
Alabama Constitution – Section 79: Bribery — Solicitation, Acceptance, etc., of Bribes by Legislators
This section of the Alabama Constitution addresses bribery involving state legislators, focusing on preventing corruption within the legislative branch.
🚨 Key Points of Section 79:
Prohibited Acts: Any member of the Alabama legislature is prohibited from soliciting, receiving, or agreeing to receive any money, bribe, reward, or other valuable thing in exchange for:
Influencing their vote
Influencing official actions
Refraining from voting or acting on any legislative matter
Penalties:
Such conduct is considered a felony.
A legislator found guilty under this section shall be punished accordingly, and
Shall be forever disqualified from holding any office of trust or profit under the state of Alabama.
🔒 Purpose:
This section is meant to safeguard the integrity of the legislative process in Alabama by:
Deterring corruption
Promoting transparency and accountability among lawmakers
Ensuring that legislation is made in the public interest, not for personal gain
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