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Three active lobbyists found in violation for missing L2 filings; $250 penalty imposed
Summary
The PDC found three active lobbyists — Shawnee J. Wheeler James, Emily Whitman and Elizabeth Krause — failed to file required 2023 L2 reports, imposed the $250 base penalty for first-time active filers, and ordered them to file missing reports and avoid violations for four years.
Casey (PDC staff) presented three matters — PDC case 162091 (Shawnee J. Wheeler James), 162098 (Emily Whitman) and 162103 (Elizabeth Krause) — involving active lobbyists who failed to file missing L2 monthly reports for 2023 and did not respond to hearing notices. Staff said these respondents had no prior violations; the base penalty recommended for active filers in this category was $250.
Chair Hayward found the violations and directed that the missing reports be filed and that the respondents pay the $250 penalty. Commissioners noted the importance of timely filings for public disclosure and imposed a four-year condition of no further violations. Casey confirmed respondents had been offered statements of understanding prior to the hearing but had not accepted resolution offers.
Casey (staff): "The respondents failed to file the missing L2 reports by today's hearing date nor did they respond to the hearing notice or provide any information to PDC staff." (staff presentation)
The commission's action required filing of missing reports and assessed the $250 base penalty for first-time active filers who did not file before the hearing date.
