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Request that the Board waive the $1,000 campaign finance late fees assessed against Angie Bonvillian, who participated in a recall of Governor Bobby Jindal, whose 45 day (after filing recall petition) campaign finance disclosure report was filed 56 days late. |
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In connection with her request for a waiver of the $1,000 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 45 day campaign finance report, Angie Bonvillian states that the group of four teachers that started the recall effort, did not know what they were getting into. She further stated that the first letter they received about the start of the recall had information that they did not know was important. She states that she read the letter, but did not really understand it. She maintains that they did not know that they were obligated to file a report within 45 days of filing the recall petition. Ms. Bonvillian maintains that it was not until when she read an article by a reporter that she understood the filing requirements. She states that she then contacted the Campaign Finance division for clarity. She spoke with staff, and asked more about the filing deadlines. Ms. Bonvillain states that had she known and understood the importance of filing the report, the 45 day report would have been filed. Ms. Bonvillain ask that the Board either waive or further reduce the late fee.
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ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 45 day report
DAYS LATE: 56
ASSESSED FEE: $1,000
REPORT DUE: May 7, 2012
REPORT FILED: July 2, 2012
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $525.93 in receipts, $0 in disbursements, and $0 in funds on hand
OTHER LATE FILINGS: None
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18:1505.4.A(1) Any candidate, the treasurer or chairman of a political committee, or any other person required to file any reports under this Chapter, who knowingly fails to file or who knowingly fails to timely file any such reports as are required by this Chapter may be assessed a civil penalty as provided in R.S.42:1157 for each day until such report is filed.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Aneatra Boykin |
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