4. Related statute(s) or rule(s): N/A.
5. Plain language analysis: This rule repeals the listing of campaign finance and ethics forms currently in the administrative code. The Ethics Commission will continue to prescribe and make available the forms necessary to administer Chapter 11, subchapter III of Chapter 13, and subchapter III of Chapter 19.
6. Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulations: The Federal Election Commission has the duty to prescribe rules, regulations and forms to carry out provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. 52 U.S.C. § 30111. There is no existing or proposed regulation that is intended to address the prescription of specific forms.
7. Comparison with similar rules in adjacent states:
Illinois: The State Board of Elections publishes official forms but no statute, administrative rule, or code prescribes such forms. Ill. Admin. Code tit. 26 § 100.20.
Iowa: Requires the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Finance Disclosure Board make all necessary forms available but no statute, administrative rule, or code prescribes such forms. Iowa Code § 68.201.
Michigan: Designated forms are determined at the discretion of the Secretary of State which oversees campaign finance disclosure and lobbying activities, but no statute, administrative rule, or code prescribes such forms. Mich. Comp. Laws § 169.218.
Minnesota: Requires reports and statements to be submitted on electronic forms provided by the Campaign and Public Disclosure Board, unless a waiver for paper forms has been approved. There is no statute, administrative rule or code which prescribes such forms. Minn. R. 4501.0500 (2006).
8. Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies: N/A
9. Analysis and supporting documentation used to determine effect on small businesses: N/A
10. Effect on small business: N/A
11. Agency contact person:
David P. Buerger
(608) 267-0951
12. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:
Written comments on the proposed rule will be accepted and receive consideration if they are received by June 6, 2017. Written comments should be addressed by mail to: David Buerger, P.O. Box 7984, Madison, WI 53707-7984; or by email to: eth.rulecomments@wi.gov.
Fiscal Estimate: The creation of this rule does not affect business.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis: The creation of this rule has no fiscal effect.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. Chapter ETH 25 is repealed.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This rule shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin administrative register as provided in s. 227.22 (2), Stats.
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