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Docket No. 19-346
 
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RE:
Request to waive the $900 late fee assessed against Jody Montelaro for filing his 2019 lobbying registration 18 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Montelaro states he missed the lobbying registration renewal for 2019. On December 24, 2018, he lost his mother to an extended battle with Alzheimer's disease. Prior to her death, he states he was with his family for an extended period of time in Eunice, Louisiana planning funeral arrangements and dealing with family matters that continued beyond the December 28, 2018 funeral date. Prior to the death of his mother, he states that they welcomed their third son. He states that while this was a welcomed addition to their 14 month old and five year old in their home, the adjustment continued for the remainder of the holiday season. On January 30, 2019, he states that his job required him to travel to Washington, D. C. for Mardi Gras. While there, he states that his wife broke her leg. Once he returned and had her treated, it was February 6, 2019.

Comments:
REPORT: 2019 Lobbying Registration


REPORT DUE: January 28, 2019

REPORT FILED: February 15, 2019

DAYS LATE: 18 DAYS LATE

FEE ASSESSED: $900

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 9 other late fines - all paid

REGISTERED BRANCH: Executive/Legislative/Local

LOBBYING SINCE: 2011

Law:
R.S. 49:74A and 24:53A and 33:9664 provide that "[e]ach lobbyist shall register with the ethics board as soon as possible after employment as a lobbyist or after the first action requiring his registration as a lobbyist, whichever occurs first, and in any event not later than five days after employment as a lobbyist or not later than five days after the first action requiring his registration as a lobbyist, whichever occurs first."

Recommendations:
Decline to waive the late fee.




Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-346 Waiver Request