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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8149

Tim Sheehy for Montana

Summary

RESPONDENTS: Tim Sheehy for Montana; Sheehy, Tim; Wenetta, Katie

COMPLAINANT: Taylor, Carson

SUBJECT: Reporting

DISPOSITION: The Commission failed by a vote of 3-3 to:a. Find reason to believe that Tim Sheehy for Montana and Katie Wenetta in her official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30104(a) and 11 C.F.R. § 104.5(a).b. Dismiss the allegation that Tim Sheehy violated 52 U.S.C. § 30104(a) and 11 C.F.R. § 104.5(a).c. Approve the Factual and Legal Analysis, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated April 5, 2024.d. Enter into pre-probable cause conciliation with the Committee.e. Approve the Conciliation Agreement as, recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated April 5, 2024.f. Approve the appropriate letter.
The Commission failed by a vote of 3-3 to:a. Dismiss the complaint.b. Close the file effective 30 days after the date the certification of this vote is signed (or on the next business day after the 30th day, if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday).c. Send the appropriate letters.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to:a. Close the file effective 30 days after the date the certification of this vote is signed (or on the next business day after the 30th day, if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday).b. Send the appropriate letters.

Disposition

Disposition Penalty Respondent Citation
Dismissed-Other Wenetta, Katie 52 U.S.C. §30104(a)
11 CFR 104.5(a)
Sheehy, Tim 52 U.S.C. §30104(a)
11 CFR 104.5(a)
Tim Sheehy for Montana 52 U.S.C. §30104(a)
11 CFR 104.5(a)

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 09/20/2023 Response from Tim Sheehy, Tim Sheehy for Montana and Katie Wenetta in her official capacity as treasurer 754 KB
09/14/2023 Designation of Counsel from Tim Sheehy and Tim Sheehy for Montana 1 MB
08/09/2023 Grant of Extension of Time to Tim Sheehy, Tim Sheey for Montana and Katie Wenetta, Treasurer 712 KB
08/09/2023 Designation of Counsel and Request for Extension of Time from Tim Sheehy and Tim Sheehy for Montana 2 MB
08/01/2023 Notification of Complaint to Tim Sheehy 722 KB
08/01/2023 Notification of Complaint to Tim Sheehy for Montana and Katie Wenetta, in her official capacity as treasurer 723 KB
07/22/2023 Complaint 2 MB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 08/12/2024 Notification to Tim Sheehy, Tim Sheehy for Montana and Katie Wenetta, Treasurer 1 MB
08/12/2024 Notification to Carson Taylor 1 MB
04/05/2024 First General Counsel's Report 1 MB
Certifications 07/09/2024 Tim Sheehy for Montana and Katie Wenetta in her official capacity as treasurer; Tim Sheehy 741 KB
Statement of Reasons 08/07/2024 Chairman Sean J. Cooksey and Commissioner James E. "Trey" Trainor 826 KB
08/07/2024 Commissioner Allen J. Dickerson 832 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent Tim Sheehy for Montana
Previous respondent Sheehy, Tim
Wenetta, Katie
Complainant Taylor, Carson
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