Compliance
Contributions to Inaugural Committees: What You Should Know
December 19, 2024 | Bradley Coffey
Key Takeaways:
- July is a busy month when it comes to periodic disclosures. Thirty-three states, DC, and 30 localities have periodic reports due. While most legislative sessions have already adjourned for the year or will soon, keep in mind that many still require reporting even after sine die. There are also periodic reports due to the U.S. and Canadian Federal governments and Alberta, Canada.
- In states such as Georgia, Kentucky, and Louisiana, lobbying is regulated by the branches lobbied. If you are registered to lobby in multiple branches you may be required to complete additional disclosure reports.
- Additionally, 38 states have campaign finance disclosure deadlines in July, plus DC and the FEC.
Lobbying Compliance Deadlines in July 2024
Periodic Disclosures Due
July is a busy month when it comes to periodic disclosures. Here’s what’s due and where. Thirty-three states, plus the District of Columbia and 30 localities have periodic reports due. With the start of the summer season here, most legislative sessions have already adjourned for the year or are adjourning soon, keep in mind that many jurisdictions still require reporting even after sine die. Don’t let your summer fun be spoiled by a missed deadline!
Lobbying Multiple Branches of Government
In states such as Georgia, Kentucky, and Louisiana, lobbying is regulated by the branches lobbied (e.g., executive, legislative, judicial, local). If you are registered to lobby in multiple branches within one of these states you may be required to complete additional disclosure reports. In addition to the state and local jurisdictions with filing deadlines in July, there are also periodic reports due to the U.S. Federal government, Canadian Federal government, and Alberta, Canada.
Local Reports Due
Here are the localities that have disclosure reports due in July.
Lobbying in a locality can trigger registration and reporting requirements as well. In states like New York, lobbying any locality or municipality will require a state registration and state bi-monthly disclosure reports, even if you do not lobby at the state level. Make sure if you lobby in New York you are registered with the New York State Commision on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) as well to avoid hefty fines.
Campaign Finance Deadlines in July 2024
In July, 38 states have campaign finance disclosure deadlines, plus the District of Columbia and the Federal Election Commission (FEC). If a political committee is registered in one of these states and is required to file disclosure reports, they must do so in July. Check out the map below for the states with important deadlines this month.
Political committees should be aware of their filing schedules. Some jurisdictions (Texas, for example) give the option to report monthly or quarterly. Also, be aware that some states require a political committee to report large contributions within a set time frame of receipt. Political committees should be reviewing contributions carefully to ensure they do not miss a required contribution- or expenditure-triggered deadline.
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