Compliance & Transparency

Ballot Issue Committee Guidelines

Rules and regulations governing the Community for Schools That Soar PAC under Ohio law.

What is a Ballot Issue Committee?

A ballot issue committee (or ballot issue PAC) is organized specifically to support or oppose a proposed or certified ballot issue or question, such as the Plain Local Schools bond issue.R.C. 3517.12 (Source ↗)

The Community for Schools That Soar PAC is registered with the appropriate Board of Elections and has filed a Designation of Treasurer (Form 30-D) as required by law before receiving contributions or making expenditures.R.C. 3517.081 (Source ↗)

Contributions & Funding

Unlike candidate-specific PACs, ballot issue committees have unique rules regarding who can contribute and how much can be given.

Key Legal Rules

  • Corporate & Labor Contributions: Ballot issue committees may accept direct corporate and labor organization contributions.R.C. 3599.03 (Source ↗)
  • No Contribution Limits: Ballot issue committees are not subject to contribution limits from individuals or entities.R.C. 3517.102(D)(2) (Source ↗)
  • Cash Contribution Limit: A contributor may not give more than $100 per election in cash (coined or paper money).R.C. 3517.13(F) (Source ↗)
  • Disclosure Requirements: We must disclose the name, address, date, and amount for every contribution received.R.C. 3517.10 (Source ↗)
  • Minor Children: Contributions from individuals under the age of seven are prohibited.R.C. 3517.102(C)(7) (Source ↗)
  • NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE: Contributions are not tax-deductible for federal or state income tax purposes.