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2009-04 CFA 2009-01-18 If a donation is received by a legislator and/or State officer after the statutory deadline of January 1st, such person would be in violation of K.S.A. 25-4153a if such donation is accepted.
2009-03 CFA 2009-01-18 Receipt of funds for the purpose of purchasing or constructing a party office building as well as lease payments of satellite offices, office furniture, maintenance and cleaning would not be subject to the limitations in K.S.A. 25-4153
2009-01 CFA 2009-01-18 It is permissible under the Campaign Finance Act to distribute residual campaign funds to charitable organizations with a charitable purpose.
2008-10 CFA 2008-01-18 Issue ads made in cooperation with or without the consent of a candidate, committee, or representative of them are not in-kind contributions to the candidate or committee.
2007-14 CFA 2007-01-28 The use of campaign funds to pay for otherwise un-reimbursed vehicle expenses for campaign or office-holder purposes is limited to the state mileage reimbursement rate.
2007-12 CFA 2007-01-17 Records and reporting requirements for contributions processed by online merchant account providers.
2007-11 CFA 2007-01-23 A website, email or postal address that contains words of express advocacy may not be included in communications generated or distributed using public funds, machinery or equipment. Published internet communications that expressly advocate must contain pai ...
2007-07 CFA 2007-01-21 An e-mail message or electronic newsletter that includes a website link to a legislator's campaign, or to another website providing information for making a contribution, may be sent to lobbyists and businesses during legislative session if the e-mail ...
2007-05 CFA 2006-01-21 Under facts presented, legislator may use campaign funds to pay for the difference between mileage payments from legislature and cost of rental car to drive to Topeka for legislative duties.
2007-04 CFA 2007-01-21 Legislators may solicit during legislative session from any person, lobbyist or PAC for any PAC, party committee or candidate not listed in K.S.A. 25-4153a(a)(1) through(6).