3 large contributions ($3,000) reported on an A-1 after the deadline
A contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported to the State Board of Elections within 5 business days (2 in the last 30 days before an election the candidate is on the ballot for). The latest: $1,000 from Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE, received 2023-03-06, reported 2023-04-17: 30 business days, 25 past the deadline.
What to check
- The receipt date is what the committee reported; a correction or a typo there changes the count.
- A contribution received and returned within the same quarterly period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- The Board decides on fines and can waive them (inadvertence, clerical error, days late).
The entries (3)
| Name | Date | A-1 filed | Business days | Allowed | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | 2023-03-06 | 2023-04-17 | 30 | 5 | $1,000 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Political Action Committee | 2023-03-06 | 2023-04-17 | 30 | 5 | $1,000 |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corporation | 2023-03-06 | 2023-04-17 | 30 | 5 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions reported late
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution, except that the report shall be filed within 2 business days after receipt if (i) the contribution is received 30 or fewer days before the date of an election”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work