Karen Fraser

Fraser, Karen: Alleged violations of Chapter 42.17A RCW for failure to accurately and timely report contributions, expenditures, committee officers, and for making unauthorized contribution (August 2017)

Case Details

Case Number

23122

Respondent

Karen Fraser

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Date Opened

July 17, 2017

Case Status

Action Commenced by Citizen under Chapter 42.17A RCW

Complainant filed court action in the name of the state

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.020/42.17A.205
  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235
  • RCW 29B.25.100/42.17A.240
  • RCW 29B.40.080/42.17A.425
  • RCW 29B.40.090/42.17A.430
  • RCW 29B.40.130/42.17A.445

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

  • Allegation One: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely file reports of contributions and expenditures on the date the treasurer was designated.
  • Allegation Two: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to accurately and timely report contributions and expenditures.
  • Allegation Three: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.240 and WAC 390-16-037 for failure to provide detailed descriptions of expenditures. 
  • Allegation Four: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.205 for failure to accurately identify committee officers.
  • Allegation Five: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.425 for unauthorized expenditures by individuals not listed as committee officers.
  • Allegation Six: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.205 for failure to check box indicating whether Treasurer Garst would perform only ministerial functions.
  • Allegation Seven: Outside the jurisdiction of the Public Disclosure Commission.
  • Allegation Eight: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.445 for over-limit reimbursement of personal loans.
  • Allegation Nine: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.430 for unauthorized transfer of committee funds.

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Penalties

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