See the campaign finance manual and the orestar users manuals available at. 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. Frequently asked questions the city of portland, oregon. Orestar is used to file campaign finance transactions electronically. For further detail on campaign finance reporting requirements. The 2012 campaign finance manual and orestar user manuals are available online. 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. Oregon elections system for tracking and reporting orestar log in.
Other relevant laws that either affect campaign finance or are the frequent subject of questions addressed to campaign finance. This guide summarizes key aspects of state campaign finance law and. If yo u are a candidate or the tr easurer of a campaign finance committee e. Campaign finance reporting in oregon quick guide pdf full campaign finance manual pdf other manuals, regulations, and contact information for the states elections division. Campaign finance manual and the orestar users manuals. The following list defines many of the terms used in the campaign reporting act. Most of the law presented in this manual is from chapter 163 of the north carolina general statutes. It is intended to provide committees and persons required to file independent expenditures with information about the requirements of campaign finance reporting. 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. The secretary of state designates the campaign finance manual revised 032020 and associated forms.
The goal of the elections division is to assist everyone disclose campaign finance activity accurately and timely. This manual is focused on the north carolinas campaign finance laws. 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. For information on orestar and state campaign finance regulations, see the secretary of states latest campaign finance manual. Oregons longstanding lack of campaign finance regulation. Contact the sos for any questions you may have regarding your campaign finance. It is intended to provide committees and persons required to file independent expenditures with information about the. Political campaign planning manual page 4 of 105 stephanie lynn is a senior program director responsible for managing ndis programs for malaysia and burma. Orestar users manuals should be used in conjunction with the campaign finance manual and the candidate. Transaction filing explains how to file a statement of organization and campaign finance transactions electronically using orestar. Getting started using the 2018 campaign finance manual the 2018 campaign finance manual includes information about oregon campaign finance law. All elections division publications and forms are available at.
It is designed to be a helpful guide for candidates and their campaign committees by outlining the processes for candidate filing and campaign. City of phoenix campaign finance efiling user manual. Campaign finance manual oregon secretary of state state of. D no, but will be filing a statement of organization for candidate committee sel 220. Campaign finance manual oregon legislative assembly. Campaign finance efiling user manual city of phoenix, az. We hope you find this city of phoenix campaign finance efiling system user manual helpful. The arizona secretary of states office is committed to providing fair elections across the 15 counties of arizona, and in.
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. Candidates use orestar free of charge to file forms. Task force on campaign finance reform report to the 78. For candidates and political committees is published by the secretary of states office as a handbook for candidates and political committees. 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. State voters pamphlet manual voters pamphlet filing quick guide orestar users manual. Manuals and guides for elections activities like candidacy, campaign finance, orestar filing. Oregons election system for tracking and reporting orestar. For instruction on how to file transactions electronically see the orestar users manual. The 2016 campaign finance manual and associated forms are adopted by oregon administrative rule no. We encourage attendees to familiarize themselves with the manual and come prepared to discuss the above listed laws and rules. Fair campaign practices act fcpa campaign and political finance rules.
The laws and rules are available in the colorado campaign and political finance manual pdf located at tracer. Campaign finance guide mississippi secretary of state. If you have questions regarding where and how to start on your campaign finance reporting. Candidate controlled committee all candidate controlled committees. The filing of all transactions is done via the internet using the elections divisions orestar campaign finance reporting system. Slate mailer organizations all slate mailer organizations.
Orestar users manuals should be used in conjunction with the candidates manual, campaign finance manual and voters pamphlet manual which are also published by the elections division. Transaction filing explains how to file a statement of. Are my campaign finance transactions public record. Candidates that do not meet the criteria above file a committee through orestar or by filing the following paper forms. Accounting and reporting manual for political committees. February 25, 2017 february 24, 2019 pdf forms and petitions. The campaign finance manual explains what information is disclosed when reporting campaign finance transactions. 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.
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. Candidate filing information josephine county, oregon. Transaction filing explains how to electronically file campaign finance transactions. All campaign finance orestar and voters pamphlet vp filings are done at the sos in salem. Ne salem or 97310 mickie kawai, elections manager washington county elections division 3700 sw murray blvd. Each committee has an account in orestar and only the candidate. Candidate quick guide on campaign finance reporting in oregon. 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. Committees must use orestar to file campaign finance transactions unless the committee is eligible to file a certificate of limited contributions and expenditures.
The 2014 campaign finance manual includes information about oregon campaign finance law. Search for campaign finance information read campaign finance summary reports. The campaign finance handbook is a user manual for candidates running for city office. 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. 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. Statement of organization and orestar users manual. Expenditures pc 7, or file the certificate electronically using orestar. Campaign finance manual 3 using the campaign finance manual. Sel 220, statement of organization for a candidate committee. 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.
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. Programs in malaysia focus on support for parliamentary and electoral reform. This campaign guide has been written to help political party committees at all levelsnational, state, district and localcomply with federal campaign finance laws. It is intended to provide committees with detailed information about the rules and requirements of campaign finance reporting. Efiling with orestar integrated solutions political. Specific citations are noted throughout the manual. 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. 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. Refer to the definitions of these terms when cited in the information that will follow.
Under certain conditions state and local candidates must. 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. Other relevant laws that either affect campaign finance or are the frequent subject of questions addressed to campaign finance staff are noted below. The efiling system was redesigned to comply with arizona revised statutes, title 16, chapter 6 as amended by laws 2016, chapters 79, 346 and.
City of portland candidate filing information packet may 19. We have more expertise with oregon campaign finance law and reporting than anyone else in oregon. The 2009 legislature passed senate bill 783, which included. Some laws outside the jurisdiction of the north carolina state board of elections hereinafter state board of elections that either affect campaign finance or are the frequent subject of questions addressed to campaign finance staff are noted. The treasurer is the key to campaign finance recordkeeping and the reporting of campaign financial information. 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.
Candidate quick guide on campaign finance reporting in oregon orestar users manual. The independent expenditure filed must also disclose the city, county and state where the filer is located. Statement of organization and transaction filing explain how to file a statement of organization. Dec16 page 5 about this guide guide to campaign finance in mississippi.
There are currently 2,143 committees registered in orestar. Campaign finance reporting in oregon quick guide pdf. Each committee and independent expenditure filer has an account in orestar. Since the implementation of hb 3458 there have been 1,736,568. All campaign finance information filed with the elections division since january 1, 2007, is available in the orestar searchable database at. Committees continuously report campaign finance transactions. 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. The campaign finance manual, including forms, can be found on the sos website.
Campaign finance transactions oregon secretary of state. Kathleen stuart executive director, futurepac, oregon. Yes, after the transactions are filed in orestar they are immediately available to the public by accessing the public search link for orestar. Information on how to electronically file transactions is detailed in the orestar users manual. Elections division 255 capitol st ne, ste 501 salem or 97310 phone.
The elections procedures manual epm helps ensure election practices are consistent and efficient throughout arizona. 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. The current epm went into effect on december 20, 2019. City of portland candidate filing information packet may. The 2020 candidates manual and 2020 campaign finance manual will provide instructions to help. This video gives a quick look on how to search campaign finance information on the secretary of state website for the state of oregon. The task force established early on specific values and goals to guide their.