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Docket No. 23-433
 
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RE:
Request to waive the $200 late fee assessed against Matthew Byrd for the late filing of the March 2023 Lobbying Expenditure Report.
Facts:
Mr. Byrd states that this was his first year serving as a lobbyist. He registered as a lobbyist because he was shadowing his boss at the insurance carrier which employed them. He is the Vice President of Governmental Affairs and is learning the legislative process. He has set outlook reminders and feels he has addressed the issue on his side so that it will not happen again.
Comments:
REPORT: March 2023 Lobbying Expenditure Report

REPORT DUE: April 25, 2023

REPORT FILED: April 29, 2023

DAYS LATE: 4 DAYS

FEE ASSESSED: $200

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00

OTHER LATE FILINGS: NONE

REGISTERED BRANCHES: Leg/Exec

LOBBYING SINCE: 2023

Law:
La R.S. 24:55 provides that registered lobbyist shall file a monthly expenditure report by the 25th day of the subsequent month.
Recommendations:
Waive the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2023-433 - Lobbying waiver