Lobbyist Guide
Engaged in lobbying activities? Here’s everything you need to know about reporting expenses, compliance guidelines, and accessing reporting tools.
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.
09/30/2026
Starting today, Sept. 30, candidates and committees can sign up to receive filing deadline reminders by text message.
Filers may choose to receive reminders for reporting deadlines relevant to primary and general elections, April and February special elections, or for monthly…
08/11/2026
At its August 27 regular meeting, the Public Disclosure Commission will consider adoption of proposed rule change regarding case resolution by the complaint publication process. The agency is accepting public testimony on the proposed rule change now.
The complaint publication…
06/16/2026
Today, the PDC updated its online filing system for independent expenditure and electioneering communication (C-6) reports in June 2026. The changes were designed to improve user experience and align the process with other online PDC filing systems.
Independent expenditures (IE) are…