| Request to waive the $1,050 late fee assessed against Ethan Melancon for the late filing of the May 2024 Lobbying Expenditure Report. |
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Mr. Melancon states there was a slight mix up on his end when filing his report. He states he failed to click the finalize button on the online portal and realized it had been over a month since he made the mistake. He has been a registered lobbyist for a little over six years and ha one late report in 2020 when he began working for the state. Mr. Melancon also explains that he paid his fine promptly and prides himself on always being on top of his requirements for reporting, but the fine assessed have reached a very impactful amount for him.
According to the log in records of the Board's computerized system, on July 16, 2024, information was entered on behalf of Ethan Melancon disclosing no lobbying expenses for May 2024. The May 2024 report was finalized on July 16, 2024. There were no successful log-ins to the lobbying online system by Ethan Melancon between May 22, 2024 and July 16, 2024.
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Comments:
REPORT: May 2024 Lobbying Expenditure Report
REPORT DUE: June 25, 2024
REPORT FILED: July 16, 2024
DAYS LATE: 21 DAYS
FEE ASSESSED: $1,050
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0.00
OTHER LATE FILINGS: December 2020 $50 - Paid
REGISTERED BRANCHES: Leg/Exec/Local
LOBBYING SINCE: 2018
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La R.S. 24:55 provides that a registered lobbyist shall file a monthly expenditure report by the 25th day of the subsequent month.
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Decline to waive the fine.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Kathleen Allen |
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