| Untimely request that the Board waive five late fees assessed against Steven Jackson, a successful candidate for State Representative, District 2, Bossier and Caddo Parishes, in the October 14, 2023 election:1) a $60 late fee for a 30-P report filed 1 day late;2) a $660 fee for a 10-G report which was filed 11 days late;3) a $2,000 late fee for a 10-G report which was filed inaccurately;4) a $2,000 late fee for a SUPP2023 report which was filed inaccurately; and5) a $1,000 late fee for a SUPP2024 report which has not been filed. |
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Mr. Jackson requests a waiver and states the following:
In most instances, the reports were submitted, though some contained errors. In the limited cases where a report was not filed, it was due to a duplication of information rather than any intent to violate the law. He has been able to contract an accountant to more accurately and timely file reports.
Additionally, the Legislature has overwhelmingly acted to remove duplicative reporting requirements, recognizing the burden it has placed on filers. The La. Supreme Court has stated that the law should be interpreted to be in favor of allowing candidates to run for office. This should be interpreted as a broader commitment to simplifying the ethics laws to encourage civic participation. He is asking the Board to waive, reduce or suspend the fees as well as asking for further action to simplify the filing process.
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ELECTION: October 14, 2023
TYPES OF REPORT: 30-P, 10-G, SUPP2023 and SUPP2024
DAYS LATE: 30-P: 1 day late; 10-G: 11 days late; 10-G and SUPP2023: inaccurate filing; SUPP2024: not filed
ASSESSED FEE: $60, $660, $2,000, $2,000 and $1,000
REPORTS DUE: 30-P: 9/14/23; 10-G: 11/8/23; SUPP2023: 2/15/24; SUPP2024: 2/18/25
REPORTS FILED: 30-P: 9/15/23; 10-G: 11/19/23; SUPP2023: 2/15/24; SUPP2024: Not filed
ACTIVITY REPORT: 30-P: $38,615 in Receipts; $40,143.47 in Expenditures and $50,048.53 Funds at Close of Reporting Period
10-G: $0 in Receipts; $35,800 in Expenditures and $2,953 Funds at Close of Reporting Period
SUPP2023: $0 in Receipts; $0 in Expenditures and $2,953 Funds at Close of Reporting Period
SUPP2024: not filed
OTHER LATE FILINGS: NINE (Paid)
11/06/2018 election:
10-P (1 day late) - $60 (PAID)
EDE-P (10 days late) - $600 (PAID)
10-G (8 days late) - $600 (PAID)
SUPP2018 (328 days late) - $2,000 (PAID)
10/24/2015 Election:
10-P (15 days late) - $600 (PAID)
10-G (582 days late) - $1,000 (PAID)
40-G (529 days late) - $1,000 (PAID)
SUPP2016 (121 days late) - $1,000 (PAID)
SUPP2018 (3 days late) - $120 (PAID)
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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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Decline to consider the untimely waiver request.
In the alternative, if the Board votes to consider the untimely waiver request, then decline to waive.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Charles Reeves |
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