Tickets to Political Fundraisers: AER & FDS Implications

September 2, 2014 By admin

As November fast approaches, JLEC reminds the lobbying community and Members and staff of the General Assembly that a ticket to a political fundraiser is a gift unless provided directly by the candidate or the campaign committee for whom the … Continue reading →

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Meeting Notice

August 21, 2014 By admin

Joint Legislative Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet: October 1, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Statehouse Room 113. Pursuant to R.C. §101.15(F) this meeting is not a public meeting. Public Notice

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Welcome to Fair Season and the 161st Ohio State Fair!

July 24, 2014 By admin

Fair season is once again upon us and it is important to keep in mind where your fair passes are coming from. A pass to a county or to the Ohio State Fair is a thing of value. While an … Continue reading →

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2014 National Conference Guidance

June 24, 2014 By admin

Looking for guidance concerning attendance at meetings of national organizations to which Ohio pays membership dues? You’re in luck.  The 2014 National Conference Guidance is now available.

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January – April 2014 Delinquent Filers Published

June 7, 2014 By admin

January-April 2014 Activity & Expenditure Reports were due June 2, 2014. You can view the list of filers that are currently delinquent:               AGENTS                        EMPLOYERS

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JLEC Issues Formal Advisory Opinions

May 29, 2014 By admin

Pursuant to R.C. 102.08, the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (“JLEC”) has authority to issue Advisory Opinions regarding issues relating to ethics, conflicts of interest, and financial disclosure under R.C. Chapter 102, and Sections 2921.42 and 2921.43. Where JLEC issues a … Continue reading →

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JLEC Lobbying Expenditure Workshop – June 23, 2014.

May 23, 2014 By admin

Please join JLEC for a 1 hour lobbying expenditure workshop.  Topics to be covered include: Distinctions Between Legislative & Executive Lobbying Under Ohio Law. Lobbyist Activity & Expenditures vs. Employer Activity & Expenditures. Gift Recipients: Who Is Reportable? Legislative Expenditure … Continue reading →

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2014 PGA Memorial Tournament Lobbying And FDS Reporting Guidance

May 16, 2014 By admin

In years past, the OLIG issued annual guidance relative to lobbying and financial disclosure reporting of Memorial Tournament admission badges (tickets).  To facilitate accurate and uniform reporting, former guidance would ascertain a standardized daily ticket value based on information provided … Continue reading →

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January – April 2014 Filing Deadline Reminder

May 2, 2014 By admin

It’s that time again! Lobbying Activity & Expenditure Reports and Updated PED Statements for January – April 2014 are now accessible. Lobbying reports are to be filed in OLAC.  PED Statements are to be mailed to JLEC. All reports are due … Continue reading →

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Former Ohio lobbyist guilty of filing false expenditure statements

March 20, 2014 By admin

On March 19, 2014, former lobbyist John Rabenold plead guilty to filing two false lobbying reports in regard to his failing to disclose, in part, expenditures he made relating to a December 6, 2009, event at a Cincinnati Bengals game. … Continue reading →

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