Once in the campaign finance module from the private workshop page, a tab menu at the top allows a user to navigate within the system. Contact the sos for any questions you may have regarding your campaign finance. Campaign finance manual 3 using the campaign finance manual. Oregon elections system for tracking and reporting orestar log in. Campaign finance manual and the orestar users manuals. The treasurer is the key to campaign finance recordkeeping and the reporting of campaign financial information. These laws regulate the money raised and spent to elect candidates to the u. We also present policy choices, and show how other states and the federal government regulate in this area. The efiling system was redesigned to comply with arizona revised statutes, title 16, chapter 6 as amended by laws 2016, chapters 79, 346 and. Candidates that do not meet the criteria above file a committee through orestar or by filing the following paper forms. For further detail on campaign finance reporting requirements.
The filing of all transactions is done via the internet using the elections divisions orestar campaign finance reporting system. The following list defines many of the terms used in the campaign reporting act. For candidates and political committees is published by the secretary of states office as a handbook for candidates and political committees. The current epm went into effect on december 20, 2019. Other relevant laws that either affect campaign finance or are the frequent subject of questions addressed to campaign finance staff are noted below. Manuals and guides for elections activities like candidacy, campaign finance, orestar filing.
The 2014 campaign finance manual includes information about oregon campaign finance law. Campaign finance efiling user manual city of phoenix, az. Candidate quick guide on campaign finance reporting in oregon. Since the implementation of hb 3458 there have been 1,736,568. Frequently asked questions the city of portland, oregon. City of portland candidate filing information packet may 19.
Campaign finance manual oregon secretary of state state of. If you wish to read the exact definition as it appears in the statutes, refer to the campaign reporting act in the appendix of this publication. Candidate controlled committee all candidate controlled committees. Information on how to electronically file transactions is detailed in the orestar users manual. The 2009 legislature passed senate bill 783, which included. Getting started using the 2018 campaign finance manual the 2018 campaign finance manual includes information about oregon campaign finance law. There are currently 2,143 committees registered in orestar. Each committee has an account in orestar and only the candidate. Elections division 255 capitol st ne, ste 501 salem or 97310 phone. The 2016 campaign finance manual and associated forms are adopted by oregon administrative rule no.
Efiling with orestar integrated solutions political. The 2012 campaign finance manual and orestar user manuals are available online. The 20 campaign finance reporting manual is a comprehensive resource manual intended to assist city clerks, candidates and campaign treasurers in understanding their responsibilities under the idaho sunshine law, found in idaho code title 67, chapter 66. Oregons election system for tracking and reporting orestar. If yo u are a candidate or the tr easurer of a campaign finance committee e. Statement of organization and transaction filing explain how to file a statement of organization. The secretary of state designates the campaign finance manual revised 032020 and associated forms. Fair campaign practices act fcpa campaign and political finance rules. The elections procedures manual epm helps ensure election practices are consistent and efficient throughout arizona.
This manual is focused on the north carolinas campaign finance laws. It is designed to be a helpful guide for candidates and their campaign committees by outlining the processes for candidate filing and campaign. The campaign finance manual explains what information is disclosed when reporting campaign finance transactions. The arizona secretary of states office is committed to providing fair elections across the 15 counties of arizona, and in. Programs in malaysia focus on support for parliamentary and electoral reform. In the next few days he reads over material in the campaign finance manual, signs up for treasurer training, and downloads forms from the state board of elections website.
If you have questions regarding where and how to start on your campaign finance reporting. Oregons longstanding lack of campaign finance regulation. Transaction filing explains how to file a statement of organization and campaign finance transactions electronically using orestar. This video gives a quick look on how to search campaign finance information on the secretary of state website for the state of oregon. Each committee and independent expenditure filer has an account in orestar. This guide summarizes key aspects of state campaign finance law and. Committees continuously report campaign finance transactions. Campaign finance manual 5 using the orestar users manuals the system developed by the secretary of state is called the oregon elections system for tracking and reporting orestar. Dec16 page 5 about this guide guide to campaign finance in mississippi. All campaign finance orestar and voters pamphlet vp filings are done at the sos in salem.
City of phoenix campaign finance efiling user manual. These manuals provide the requirements and laws necessary for state candidates to file candidate forms and campaign finance information using the orestar electronic filing system. D no, but will be filing a statement of organization for candidate committee sel 220. City of portland candidate filing information packet may. Apr 30, 2020 agent broadcast advertising radio, tv cash contribution fundraising event expenses general operational expenses need description interest payment literature, brochures, printing loan extended management services newspaper and other periodical advertising online and social media advertising other advertising yard signs, buttons, etc. Specific citations are noted throughout the manual.
Transaction filing explains how to electronically file campaign finance transactions. Most of the law presented in this manual is from chapter 163 of the north carolina general statutes. Refer to the definitions of these terms when cited in the information that will follow. The campaign finance portion of orestar is accessed by clicking the campaign financebutton to the right of the filer name on the active filers page. We have more expertise with oregon campaign finance law and reporting than anyone else in oregon.
Are my campaign finance transactions public record. The goal of the elections division is to assist everyone disclose campaign finance activity accurately and timely. We encourage attendees to familiarize themselves with the manual and come prepared to discuss the above listed laws and rules. The 2017 campaign finance reporting manual is a comprehensive resource manual intended to assist city clerks, candidates and campaign treasurers in understanding their responsibilities under the idaho sunshine law, found in idaho code title 67, chapter 66.
County, city, and district candidate manual campaign finance reporting oregon campaign finance law requires each candidate to establish a campaign account and file a statement of organization designating a candidate committee not later than three business days of first receiving a contribution or making an expenditure. State voters pamphlet manual voters pamphlet filing quick guide orestar users manual. Statement of organization and orestar users manual. Expenditures pc 7, or file the certificate electronically using orestar. The independent expenditure filed must also disclose the city, county and state where the filer is located. It is intended to provide committees and persons required to file independent expenditures with information about the. All campaign finance information filed with the elections division since january 1, 2007, is available in the orestar searchable database at. All elections division publications and forms are available at. This campaign finance manual has been revised to bring you the most recent changes in election law and to provide nuts and bolts guidance on how to comply with the campaign finance disclosure and filing requirements set forth in indiana code 39. Agent broadcast advertising radio, tv cash contribution fundraising event expenses general operational expenses need description interest payment literature, brochures, printing loan extended management services newspaper and other periodical advertising online and social media advertising other advertising yard signs, buttons, etc. Campaign finance reporting in oregon quick guide pdf. Committees must use orestar to file campaign finance transactions unless the committee is eligible to file a certificate of limited contributions and expenditures.
Campaign finance guide mississippi secretary of state. Orestar oregon elections system for tracking and reporting was developed inhouse to comply with the passage of hb 3458, and is the online application used by committees to report campaign finance activity. For information on orestar and state campaign finance regulations, see the secretary of states latest campaign finance manual. If precise legal language is required, users of this manual need to consult montana code annotated mca and administrative rules of montana arm, and the campaign finance decisions posted on our website. Yes, after the transactions are filed in orestar they are immediately available to the public by accessing the public search link for orestar.
The campaign finance handbook is a user manual for candidates running for city office. Campaign finance manual oregon legislative assembly. Candidate quick guide on campaign finance reporting in oregon orestar users manual. The task force established early on specific values and goals to guide their.
Transaction filing explains how to file a statement of. Slate mailer organizations all slate mailer organizations. We hope you find this city of phoenix campaign finance efiling system user manual helpful. The sunshine law was originally enacted by citizen initiative in 1974 and established. Kathleen stuart executive director, futurepac, oregon. Colorado campaign and political finance manual 2 p a g e using the campaign and political finance cpf manual this manual provides guidelines and helpful tips for compliance with the law.
Under certain conditions state and local candidates must. The laws and rules are available in the colorado campaign and political finance manual pdf located at tracer. It is intended to provide committees with detailed information about the rules and requirements of campaign finance reporting. The campaign finance manual, including forms, can be found on the sos website. Search for campaign finance information read campaign finance summary reports. Campaign finance manual important note about using this manual this campaign finance manual has been revised to bring you the most recent changes in election law and to provide nuts and bolts guidance on how to comply with the campaign finance disclosure and filing requirements set forth in indiana code 39. Sel 220, statement of organization for a candidate committee. February 25, 2017 february 24, 2019 pdf forms and petitions. It is intended to provide committees and persons required to file independent expenditures with information about the requirements of campaign finance reporting. The oregon secretary of state works to maximize voter participation, is a watchdog for public spending, makes it easier to do business in oregon, and preserves and promotes oregon history. County candidates and candidates for certain special taxing districts file either with the county recorders office or with the election department in that particular county. For instruction on how to file transactions electronically see the orestar users manual. The 2020 candidates manual and 2020 campaign finance manual will provide instructions to help.
Candidates use orestar free of charge to file forms. Accounting and reporting manual for political committees. Campaign finance transactions oregon secretary of state. Other relevant laws that either affect campaign finance or are the frequent subject of questions addressed to campaign finance. This campaign guide has been written to help political party committees at all levelsnational, state, district and localcomply with federal campaign finance laws. Orestar users manuals should be used in conjunction with the campaign finance manual and the candidate. Political campaign planning manual page 4 of 105 stephanie lynn is a senior program director responsible for managing ndis programs for malaysia and burma. Task force on campaign finance reform report to the 78.
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