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California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) June 10 Hearing Preview

Chino Blanco, June 7, 2010November 9, 2011

Item #20:

Late Contribution Violation. In the Matter of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FPPC No. 08/735. Failed to timely report making late non-monetary contributions totaling $36,928 in connection with the November 4, 2008, General Election, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (13 counts). Total Proposed Penalty: $5,539.

Salt Lake Tribune: LDS Church fined for tardy financial reports during Prop 8
HRC: Fines Proposed Against Mormon Church for Prop 8 Campaign Finance Violations
Deseret News: Mormon Church agrees to pay small fine for mistake that led to late report of contributions in Prop. 8 campaign

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Comments (3)

  1. Buffy says:
    June 7, 2010 at 2:17 am

    Beautiful. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. TGD says:
    June 7, 2010 at 3:33 am

    It’s just a drop in the bucket.

    Reply
  3. Chino Blanco says:
    June 7, 2010 at 6:29 am

    No argument here, TGD. I’d originally argued for a $78 million penalty.

    Oh well.

    Reply

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