April 30, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
1. Ratification of the Minutes of the February 26, 2025 Meeting
Motion: To ratify the February 26, 2025 minutes
Made by: Commissioner Marble
Seconded by: Commissioner Ahearn
Vote: 5-0
2. Penalty for Failure to File Campaign Finance Report – 2020 Candidate John DeVeau
John DeVeau was a 2020 legislative candidate. Because his campaign finance reports have indicated he continues to have a campaign surplus over $100, he has been required to file semiannual reports each January 15th and July 15th. In spite of multiple communications from Commission staff, Mr. DeVeau did not file a report due January 15, 2025. Staff recommendation: staff recommends assessing a penalty of $500.
Motion: To find the report was unfiled, assess a penalty of $500 and refer the case to the Attorney General's office for further consideration
Made by: Commissioner Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Ahearn
Vote: 5-0
Executive Session – Legislative Ethics Complaint
The Commission will meet in executive session as required by 1 M.R.S. § 1013(3-A) to consider whether to take action on a complaint alleging that a Legislator engaged in a violation of legislative ethics as defined in 1 M.R.S. § 1014(1).
Motion: That no investigation was required and to take no further action on the matter
Made by: Commissioner Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Marble
Vote: 5-0
Other Business
ADJOURNMENT