March 1, 2019 •
South Dakota Legislators Vote to Restrict Contributions from Minors
On February 28, the South Dakota House of Representatives voted to restrict campaign contributions from minors. Senate Bill 114, which passed the state Senate unanimously, requires contributions from unemancipated minors to go towards the contribution limit of their parents. This […]
On February 28, the South Dakota House of Representatives voted to restrict campaign contributions from minors.
Senate Bill 114, which passed the state Senate unanimously, requires contributions from unemancipated minors to go towards the contribution limit of their parents.
This loophole gained attention during Sioux Falls’s last mayoral election, when a local business owner and each of his five children, ages six to 15, gave the maximum $1,000 to Paul TenHaken’s campaign.
The bill is headed for Gov. Kristi Noem’s desk for consideration.
January 16, 2019 •
Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup
Campaign Finance National: “New Members, Meet the ‘Slush Fund’” by Stephanie Aikin for Roll Call National: “At Trump’s Inauguration, $10,000 for Makeup and Lots of Room Service” by Maggie Haberman, Sharon LaFraniere, and Benn Protess (New York Times) for MSN […]
Campaign Finance
National: “New Members, Meet the ‘Slush Fund’” by Stephanie Aikin for Roll Call
National: “At Trump’s Inauguration, $10,000 for Makeup and Lots of Room Service” by Maggie Haberman, Sharon LaFraniere, and Benn Protess (New York Times) for MSN
Montana: “U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Montana Campaign Finance Case” by Holly Michels for Helena Independent Record
New York: “Legislature Passes Sweeping Electoral Reforms” by Rachel Silberstein for Albany Times Union
Ohio: “Columbus Council Appoints Shayla Favor, Approves Campaign Finance Reforms” by Gabe Rosenberg for WOSU
Oklahoma: “Oklahoma Ethics Commission Bans Leadership PACs” by Nolan Clay for The Oklahoman
Ethics
National: “Steve King Stripped of Committee Seats – with More Punishment Coming” by Heather Caygle, Sarah Ferris, and John Bresnahan for Politico
Colorado: “Colorado Ethics Commission Narrows Complaint Against John Hickenlooper” by Nic Garcia for Denver Post
Oregon: “Oregon Senate President’s Longtime Aide Resigns Over Harassment Allegations” by Hillary Borrud for Portland Oregonian
November 2, 2016 •
St. Louis, MO Mayor Signs Bill Establishing Contribution Limits
St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay recently signed Board Bill No. 53CSAA, establishing contribution limits for municipal candidates. Effective November 25, 2016, no person, entity, or committee may contribute more than $10,000 to any local candidate during the general election period. […]
St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay recently signed Board Bill No. 53CSAA, establishing contribution limits for municipal candidates.
Effective November 25, 2016, no person, entity, or committee may contribute more than $10,000 to any local candidate during the general election period. The bill also establishes an ethics commission to investigate alleged campaign finance violations.
Any person violating campaign finance law will be subject to a fine of at least $100 but not more than $500 per violation, a term of imprisonment for 90 days per violation, or both.
Photo of Mayor Francis Slay by Astuishin on Wikimedia Commons.
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