Steven Rader, Jr.: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report a contribution. (EY24, May24)

Case

#153895

Respondent

Steven B Rader, Jr.

Complainant

James Hamlick

Description

This case alleged a violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report a contribution. 

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the response provided by Steven Rader, Jr. (the “Respondent”); the applicable PDC reports filed by the Respondent; and other relevant information to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations.

Based on our attached findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, failure to include the full name of a contributor (business) on a C-3 report does not amount to a violation that warrants further investigation.

Steven Rader, Jr. made a minor or ministerial error on a required report, which did not materially impact the public interest. Upon notification of this error, Steven Rader, Jr. timely amended his report, making the necessary technical correction[1] as requested by staff.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

 

[1]"Technical correction" means the correction of a minor or ministerial error in a required report that does not materially harm the public interest and needs to be corrected for the report to be in full compliance with the requirements of this chapter. RCW 42.17A.005(52).

Disposition

Resolved with Technical Correction

Date Opened

May 14, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

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