Docket of Formal Complaints

COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES
STATUS OF OFFICIAL COMPLAINT DOCKET
July 29, 2008
INVESTIGATIONS IN PROGRESS OR PENDING; HEARINGS PENDING

1. Motl v. Yes CI-97, Yes CI-98, Yes I-154, Montanans In Action
Issue: On July 17, 2006, Jon Motl filed complaints against Yes CI-97, Yes CI-98, Yes I-154 and Montanans In Action alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation under way.

2. Owns Medicine v. Bitterroot Building Association
Issue: On October 26, 2006, Marilyn Owns Medicine filed a complaint against the Bitterroot Building Association alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way

3. Taylor v. Residents for Responsible Land Use
Issue: On October 26, 2006, Phillip Taylor filed a complaint against the Residents for Responsible Land Use alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way

4. LaVigne/MT Democratic Party v. Brown, Roy
Issue: On October 30, 2006, Andrew LaVigne on behalf of the MT Democratic Party filed a complaint against Roy Brown alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way

5. Lawrence v. Ravalli County Citizens for Free Enterprise - Repeal 1844
Issue: On October 31, 2006, Russell Lawrence filed a complaint against the Ravalli County Citizens for Free Enterprise - Repeal 1844 alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way

6. Gunter v. Orzech, Karen A.
Issue: On October 31, 2006, Casey Gunter filed a complaint against Karen Orzech alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way

7. Citizens for Responsible Crime Policy v. Missoula Underage Substance Abuse Prevention Program
Issue: On November 1, 2006, Paul Befumo of the Citizens for Responsible Crime Policy filed a complaint against the Missoula Underage Substance Abuse Prevention Program alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way

8. BFP Action Committee v. Bitterroot Building Association
Issue: On November 2, 2006, the BFP Action Committee filed a complaint against the Bitterroot Building Association alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way

9. Olsen, James R . v. Concerned Citizens of Ward Two
Issue: On November 8, 2006, James R. Olsen filed a complaint against the Concerned Citizens of Ward Two alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way 

10. Vaughn v. Edwards, Jim
Issue: On November 20, 2006, William Vaughn filed a complaint against Jim Edwards alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way 

11. Olsen, James R. v. Vallance, Jack
Issue: On November 24, 2006, James R. Olsen filed a complaint against Jack Vallance alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way 

12. Roberts v. Griffin, Eric
Issue: On November 27, 2006, Joe Roberts filed a complaint against Eric Griffin alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Pending

13. Owns Medicine (BFP Action Cmte. ) v. Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors and Residents for Responsible Land Use
Issue: On November 30, 2006, Marilyn Owns Medicine filed a complaint against the Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way

14. Vance/Blossom v. Walseth, Jim
Issue: On January 12, 2007, Shelley Vance and Jennifer Blossom filed a complaint against Jim Walseth alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way

15. Wittich v. Cambell , Barbara et al.
Issue: On January 29, 2007, Art Wittich filed a complaint against Barbara Campbell and others alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way 

16. Kuhl v. Flathead County Republican Women's Club
Issue: On February 23, 2007, Richard A. Kuhl filed a complaint against the Flathead County Republican Women's Club alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way 

17.Kuhl v. Flathead County Republican Central Committee
Issue: On February 23, 2007, Richard A. Kuhl filed a complaint against the Flathead County Republican Central Committee alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way 

18. Wilcox v. Holly Raser
Issue: On October 10, 2007, Chris Wilcox filled a complaint against Holly Raser alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Under Way 

19. Childers v. Schneller
Issue:On October 22, 2007, Edward Childers filled a complaint against Lewis Schneller alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Pending

20.Moser v. Jones
Issue:On November 6, 2007 Bill Moser filed a complaint against Juliann Jones Alleging violations of Montana's Campaign finance and practices laws.
Status: Investigation Pending

21. Green v. Celebrate Billings
Issue: On January 8, 2008 Janet Green filed a complaint against Celebrate Billings alleging violations of Montana's campaign finance and practice laws.
Status: Investigation Pending