Oklahoma Democratic fundraising committee settles with ethics board
OKLAHOMA CITY — A fundraising committee supporting Democratic candidates for the Oklahoma House and the chair who oversaw it will pay over $37,000 in fines after settling with the state Ethics Commission on Thursday over violations of campaign finance rules.
The Oklahoma House Democratic Campaign Committee and former chair and treasurer Joe Hartman admitted to using improper methods for expenditures, inaccuracies in reporting payments and consulting services, and failure to maintain complete and accurate records, according to the terms of a settlement agreement made public Thursday.
Hartman is required to pay $32,500 to the State of Oklahoma, starting with a $5,000 payment due by the end of the month. The campaign committee will also pay a $5,000 fine to the state by May 31.
Hartman did not immediately return a request for comment. He served as chair of the campaign committee until Jan. 30, according to a document provided by the Ethics Commission.
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