AO 2007-32: Political committee status of independent expenditure organization

The Commission released for public comment, but did not approve, a draft advisory opinion concerning the political committee status of an organization soliciting funds and making independent expenditures. The two members of the Commission discussed the draft advisory opinion and voted 1-1 on a motion to approve the draft. The Commission was unable to render an opinion in this matter, as issuance of an advisory opinion requires the affirmative vote of four members of the Commission. Chairman David M. Mason issued a dissenting opinion on the draft.