The Fair Political Practices Commission this week issued a $1,500 fine against an independent expenditure committee that backed state Sen. Bill Emmerson’s 2010 election.

“Putting Riverside First  — Bill Emmerson for Senate 2010” was funded by the California Dental Association and the California Real Estate Independent Expenditure Committee.

The group failed to promptly report a $10,000 donation from Quality Health Care for Californians during the late contribution reporting period.

Emmerson is a Hemet Republican  who represents part of the Coachella Valley.