YouTube video of February 26, 2025 Commission Meeting
1. Ratification of the Minutes of the January 29, 2025 Meeting
Motion: To ratify the January 29, 2025 minutes
Made by: Commissioner Ahearn
Seconded by: Commissioner Marble
Vote: 5-0
2. Request for Penalty Waiver – Hon. Laura Supica
Rep. Laura Supica, a 2024 candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, was required to file a 24-Hour Report on October 26, 2024. Her treasurer filed the report on January 22, 2025. Rep. Supica requests a waiver of the preliminary penalty of $1,938.64. Staff recommendation: the Commission staff recommends reducing the penalty to $300.
Motion: To find the report was filed late and reduce the penalty to $300
Made by: Commissioner Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Ahearn
Vote: 5-0
3. Request for Penalty Waiver – Hon. Holly Rae Eaton
Rep. Holly Rae Eaton, a candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, was required to file the 42-Day Post-General Report on December 17, 2024. Her treasurer filed the report on December 23. Rep. Eaton requests a waiver of the preliminary penalty of $1,117.21. Staff recommendation: the Commission staff recommends reducing the penalty to $300.
Motion: To find the report was filed late and reduce the penalty to $300
Made by: Commissioner Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Marble
Vote: 5-0
4. Proposed Stakeholder Group to Simplify Pre-Election Deadlines
The Commission will discuss convening a working group or stakeholder group to simplify deadlines for 24-Hour and Independent Expenditure reports.
Motion: To move that Commissioner Marble be appointed as Chair of the working group.
Made by: Commissioner Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner LeClaire
Vote: 5-0
Executive Session (if necessary)
Other Business
ADJOURNMENT