Iowa Admin. Code r. 351-4.35

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 351-4.35 - Permanent organizations forming temporary political committees; one-time contributor filing Form DR-OTC

Pursuant to Iowa Code section 68A.402(9), a permanent organization temporarily engaging in activity that exceeds the $1,000 financial filing threshold described in rule 351-4.1 (68A,68B) is required to organize and register a political committee (PAC), file disclosure reports, and, upon completion of activity, file a notice of dissolution. A permanent organization that is temporarily a political committee shall comply with all of the campaign laws in Iowa Code chapter 68A and this chapter A permanent organization that makes loans to a candidate or committee or that is owed debts from a candidate or committee is not deemed to be engaging in political activity requiring registration.

(1)Form DR-OTC. A permanent organization that makes a one-time contribution in excess of $1,000 to a committee may, in lieu of filing a statement of organization, disclosure reports, and a notice of dissolution, file Form DR-OTC. The following information shall be disclosed on Form DR-OTC:

a. The name and address of the organization making the contribution.

b. The name and address of a contact person for the organization making the contribution.

c. The name and address of the campaign committee receiving the contribution. If the contribution is to a candidate or a candidate's committee, the source of the original funds used to make the contribution shall be disclosed.

d. The date and amount of the contribution. If the contribution is an in-kind contribution, a description of the provided goods or services must be included.

e. The date of election and the county in which the recipient committee is located if the committee is a county or local committee.

f The date and signature of the person filing Form DR-OTC. A Form DR-OTC that is filed electronically using the board's Web site is deemed signed when filed.

A permanent organization that makes more than one contribution is not eligible to file Form DR-OTC and is required to file a statement of organization, file disclosure reports, and file a notice of dissolution.

(2)Place of filing. Form DR-OTC shall be filed electronically using the board's website at ethics.iowa.gov.

(3)Time of filing. Form DR-OTC shall be filed with the board within ten days after the one-time contribution in excess of $1,000 is made. The form must be submitted on or before 11:59 p.m. of the tenth day after the organization of the committee is required. If the tenth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday on which the board office is closed, the filing deadline is extended to the next working day when the board office is open.

(4)Failure to register If the board discovers that a permanent organization has become subject to the provisions of Iowa Code Supplement chapter 68 Abut did not timely file a statement of organization or file Form DR-OTC, as applicable, the permanent organization is subject to the possible imposition of board sanctions.

(5)Partial refund of contribution. A committee that receives a contribution from a permanent organization that causes the organization to become subject to the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 68A may refund all or part of a contribution to the organization so as to reduce the contribution to $1,000 or less and remove the organization's filing obligations.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 68A.102(18)and 68A.402.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 351-4.35

Amended by IAB March 24, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 20, effective 4/28/2021