Ethics Commission Approves New Rules, Limits PAC-to-PAC Transfers, Lobbyist Expenditures
From News Reports ~ The Oklahoma Ethics Commission today unanimously approved a stringent rule to stop political action committees from funnelling multiple contributions to a candidate in a tough race.
The commission also voted to allow lobbyists to spend only $100 per year on legislators in an effort to halt certain lawmakers from being treated to high-dollar dinners. The previous limit was $300.
Rep. Mike Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City, said reports indicate political action committees are getting around the intent of the law by moving $5,000 to other PACs, which then transfer that money to a candidate. Ethics officials said they think this is the first such rule in the nation prohibiting PAC-to-PAC contributions.
Ponca City Commissioner John Raley wanted to set a limit of $25 on the price of any meal. However, the commission decided that would be too drastic a change in the rules. The new rules are scheduled to become effective July 1st.
The commission also voted to allow lobbyists to spend only $100 per year on legislators in an effort to halt certain lawmakers from being treated to high-dollar dinners. The previous limit was $300.
Rep. Mike Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City, said reports indicate political action committees are getting around the intent of the law by moving $5,000 to other PACs, which then transfer that money to a candidate. Ethics officials said they think this is the first such rule in the nation prohibiting PAC-to-PAC contributions.
Ponca City Commissioner John Raley wanted to set a limit of $25 on the price of any meal. However, the commission decided that would be too drastic a change in the rules. The new rules are scheduled to become effective July 1st.
Labels: Ethics Commission, Ethics Reform, Mike Reynolds
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