Registration & Reporting

Learn about different categories of lobbying, what activities to report, and how to register..

Guidelines & Restrictions

Be compliant with Washington’s campaign financial disclosure laws for lobbying.

Calendar

View dates for submitting reports, compliance trainings, commission meetings, and more.

Reporting Tips

Check out the latest updates on reporting tools and resources — as well as timely reporting tips.

12/15/2025

 On Jan. 1, the Public Disclosure Commission’s statutory citations will switch from RCW 42.17A to RCW 29B. 

This change does not affect the substance of the law, only its organization within the Revised Code of Washington. The new chapter is available online here. 

11/05/2025

The Public Disclosure Commission has increased the base penalties for violations of political disclosure law, effective today, Nov. 5.

The Commission unanimously approved the rule change at its July 24 meeting, which increases recommended penalty ranges for many types of violations.

07/24/2025

On July 30, the Washington Public Commission will launch an online reporting system for L-3c reports, or reports of contributions made by lobbyist employers. 

This report, formerly only available as a paper…

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