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Docket of Formal Complaints

COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES
STATUS OF OFFICIAL COMPLAINT DOCKET
February 9, 2012
INVESTIGATIONS IN PROGRESS OR PENDING; HEARINGS PENDING
 

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1. Fox, Tussing v. Northwestern Energy, PPL Montana and Molnar
Issue: On May 15, 2008 Mary Jo Fox and Ron Tussing filed a complaint against Northwestern Energy, PPL Montana and Brad Molnar alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status Investigation Complete 
  
2. Motl v. Summit Independent Living Center, MHCA and MT Health Solutions
Issue: On September 22, 2008 Jonathan Motl filed a complaint against Summit Independent Living Center, MHCA and MT Health Solutions alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
3. Morris v. Higher Ground Foundation, Inc.
Issue: On October 15, 2008 Mary Morris filed a complaint against Higher Ground Foundation, Inc. alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
   
4. Deschamps/Montana Republican Party v. Bullock for AG
Issue: On August 27, 2009 Will Deschamps, and the Montana Republican Party filed a complaint against Bullock for AG alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way
 
5.Deschamps/Montana Republican Party v. McDonald/ Montana Democratic Party
Issue: On October 30, 2009 Will Deschamps and the Montana Republican Party filed a complaint against Dennis McDonald and the Montana Democratic Party alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way
 
6. Mary Jo Fox v. Brad Molnar
Issue: On March 26, 2010 Mary Jo Fox filed a complaint against Brad Molnar alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
7. Harrington v. Montana Women Vote
Issue: On May 28, 2010 Bernard Harrington filed a complaint against Montana Women Vote alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
8.Harrington v. Rural Dynamics Inc.
Issue: On May 28, 2010 Bernard Harrington filed a complaint against Rural Dynamics Inc. alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
9.Harrington v. AARP Montana
Issue: On May 28, 2010 Bernard Harrington filed a complaint against AARP Montana alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
10.Harrington v. Montana Community Foundation & Montana Women's Foundation
Issue: On May 28, 2010 Bernard Harrington filed a complaint against Montana Community Foundation & Montana Women's Foundations alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
11.Harrington v. Neighbor Works Montana
Issue: On May 28, 2010 Bernard Harrington filed a complaint against Neighbor Works Montana alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
12.Harrington v. Montana Human Rights Network
Issue: On May 28, 2010 Bernard Harrington filed a complaint against Montana Human Rights Network alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
13.Harrington v. 400% Interest is Too High - Cap the Rate
Issue: On May 28, 2010 Bernard Harrington filed a complaint against 400% Interest is Too High - Cap the Rate alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
14. Wittich v. Main Street Advocacy Fund
Issue: On June 7, 2010 Art Wittich filed a complaint against Main Street Advocacy Fund alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
15. Hardin v. Skinner and Ringling 5
Issue: On June 8, 2010 Dennis Hardin filed a complaint against Joe SKinner, the Ringling 5 and Ron Arthun alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
16. Ward v. Assembly Action Fund
Issue On June 8, 2010 John Ward filed a complaint against Assembly Action Fund alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
  
17.Miller v. Main Street Advocacy Fund
Issue: On June 9, 2010 Mike Miller filed a complaint against Main Street Advocay Fund alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
18. Bonogofsky v. Western Tradition Partnership
Issue: On June 21, 2010 Debra Bonogofsky filed complaints against Western Tradition Partnership alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
19. Bonogofsky v. the National Gun Owners Alliance
Issue: On June 21, 2010 Debra Bonogofsky filed a complaint against the National Gun Owners Alliance alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Pending
 
20. Bonogofsky v. Assembly Action Fund
Issue: On June 21, 2010 Debra Bonogofsky filed a complaint against the Assembly Action Fund alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
21. Bonogofsky v. Montana Citizens for Right to Work
Issue: On June 21, 2010 Debra Bonogofsky filed a complaint against Montana Citizens for Right to Work alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigtion Pending
 
22. Buell v. Footloose Montana
Issue: On July 8, 2010 Jim Buell filed a complaint against Footloose Montana alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Pending
 
23. Buell v. Montanans for Trap Free Public Lands
Issue: On July 8, 2010 Jim Buell filed a complaint against Montanans for Trap Free Public Lands alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Pending
 
24. Clark v. Assembly Action Fund
Issue: On July 14, 2010 Linda Clark filed a complaint against Assembly Action Fund alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
25. Washburn v. Murray
Issue: On August 16, 2010 Ted Washburn filed a complaint against Ronald Murray alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Underway
 
26. Bonogofsky v. Kennedy
Issue: On September 3, 2010 Debra Bonogofsky filed a complaint against Dan Kennedy alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Pending
  
27.Fasbender v. Toole
Issue: On August 20,2010 Micheal Fasbender filed a complaint against Ken Toole for PSC alleging violations of a Montana ethics law.
Status: Hearings Examiner appointed. (see Title2, Chapter 4, Part 6, MCA.)
 
28.Fox v. Molnar
Issue: On September 17,2010 Mary Jo Fox filed a complaint against Brad Molnar alleging violations of Montana ethics laws.
Status: Hearing Examiner needs to be appointed. (see Title 2, Chapter 4, Part 6, MCA)
    
29. Molnar v Toole
Issue: On October 28, 2010 Brad Molnar filed a complaint against Ken Toole alleging violations of Montana ethics laws.
Status: Hearing Examiner appointed. (see Title 2, Chapter 4, Part 6, MCA)
  
30. Hellegaard v Copple
Issue: On October 12, 2011 Lyn Hellegaard filed a complaint against Caitlin Copple alleging violations of campaign practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
31. Mitchell v Copple
Issue: On October 12, 2011 Renee Mitchell filed a complaint against Caitlin Copple alleging violations of campaign practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
32. Berry v MEA-MFT and Democratic Legislators Alumni PAC
Issue: On October 14, 2011 Edwin Berry filed a complaint against MEA-MFT COPE alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Underway
 
33. Berry v Gallik
Issue: On October 14, 2011 Edwin Berry filed a complaint against Dave Gallik alleging violations of Montana ethics laws.
Status: Hearing Examiner appointed. (see Title 2, Chapter 4, Part 6, MCA)
 
34. Swingley v Dutton
Issue: On December 14, 2011 Moreen Swingley filed a complaint against Leo Dutton alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Complete
 
35. Baker v KEY-Kids Education Yes
Issue. On December 15, 2011 Cyndi Baker filed a complaint against KEY-Kids Education Yes alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Pending
  
37. Burnett v Montana Democratic Party
Issue: On December 28, 2011 Thomas Burnett filed a complaint against Montana Democratic Party alleging violations of campaign finance and practices
Status: Investigation Complete
 
Issue: On January 19, 2012 George Corbe filed a complaint against Joanne Blyton alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Pending
 
Issue: On February 1, 2012 Bowen Greenwood and the Montana Republican Party filed a complaint against Beau Wright alleging violations of campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Pending