September 8, 2020 •
California Lawmakers Pass Campaign Finance Bill
The Legislature presented a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom relating to online filing and disclosure of specific statements, reports, and other documents. Assembly Bill 2151 requires a local government agency to post on its internet website, within 72 hours of […]
The Legislature presented a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom relating to online filing and disclosure of specific statements, reports, and other documents.
Assembly Bill 2151 requires a local government agency to post on its internet website, within 72 hours of the applicable filing deadline, a copy of any specified statement, report, or other document required by Chapter 4 of the Political Reform Act of 1974 filed with the agency in paper format.
In addition, the statement, report, or other document must be made available for four years from the date of the election associated with the filing.
Finally, if signed by the governor, the bill becomes effective January 1, 2021.
January 10, 2014 •
Delaware Ethics Commission Extends Deadline for Campaign Finance Reports to Feb. 20
The Delaware Ethics Commission has extended the deadline for year-end campaign finance reports due to glitches in the online filing system. The deadline to file year-end reports is now February 20.
The Delaware Ethics Commission has extended the deadline for year-end campaign finance reports due to glitches in the online filing system.
The deadline to file year-end reports is now February 20.
Due Date Remains Same
The Philadelphia Board of Ethics issued an advisory alert announcing a delay in the availability of their online filing system for receipt of lobbyist and principal’s quarterly expense reports. The board’s online expense report function will not be available by April 30, the next date the reports are due.
However, because the quarterly expense reports, covering January 3 through March 31, remain due on April 30, the board intends to create an interim paper form expense reporting method. Lobbyists and principals will be able to fill out the interim form on the board’s website, which can then be downloaded and signed. The signed copy must be mailed or delivered to the board by the same April 30 deadline.
The board will advise all registered principals when the interim reporting method becomes available.
The current registration procedure is unaffected by the board’s announcement.
November 16, 2011 •
Enactment of Philadelphia Lobbying Law Set for January 2012
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: The Board of Ethics has released an advisory alert stating lobbyist and principal registration will not be required prior to January 3, 2012.
The first reporting period will be the first quarter of 2012, and the first expense report is due April 30, 2012.
Regulation No. 9, regarding lobbying, will become effective January 3, 2012. The Board of Ethics intends to recommend amendments to Regulation No. 9 to bring it into conformity with amendments made to Philadelphia City Code Chapter 20-1200 by Bill No. 110556.
In the event an online filing system is not available by January 3, 2012, an interim registration method will be provided by the Board of Ethics.
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