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.

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…

02/02/2026
Each year, elected and many appointed officials in Washington owe a personal financial affairs statement, or F-1 report, to the Public Disclosure Commission by April 15. New candidates owe the report within two weeks of beginning their candidacy.   With that deadline approaching, take this…

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