| Request that the Board waive two (2) $3,000.00 for a total of $6,00.00 campaign finance late fees assessed against Invest in Louisiana, a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, Robbie Phillips, and treasurer, Thomas Datwyler in the October 14, 2023 election whose, 10-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 436 and 401 days late, respectively. |
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Eric S. Brown, General Counsel for Garrison Management Group, LLC, report preparer for Invest in Louisiana, requests a waiver and states the following: A payment was previously submitted for the 2023 ANN penalty. The PAC respectfully requests a reduction or a waiver of each assessed late fee. This request aligns with the Board's established practice of considering such matters, especially when a committee is responsible for multiple late fees and has filed reports with full disclosure. The PAC has taken steps to ensure future compliance, including investment in compliance and legal assistance to meet requirements. They would like to thank you for your consideration of this matter.
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ELECTION: October 14, 2023
TYPES OF REPORT: 10-P and 10-G
DAYS LATE: 436 & 401
ASSESSED FEE: $3,000.00 and $3,000.00
REPORTS DUE: October 4, 2023 and November 8, 2023
REPORTS FILED: Both filed on December 13, 2024
ACTIVITY REPORT: 10-P: $5,500.00 in Receipts; $-0 in Expenditures and $5,500.00 Funds at Close of Reporting Period
10-G: $6,060.00 in Receipts; $9,685.00 in Expenditures and $1,875.00 Funds at Close of Reporting Period
OTHER LATE FILINGS: ONE - PAID
2023 ANN (302 days) $3,000.00
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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 for each day until such report is filed.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Charles Reeves |
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