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PDC statutory citations are now in RCW 29B  
On Jan. 1, the Public Disclosure Commission’s statutory citations switched from RCW 42.17A to Title 29B RCW.    PDC staff are currently working to update all RCW references and links on pdc.wa.…
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PDC continues popular lunch and learn training events in 2026 
Building on the success of the new program in 2025, Public Disclosure staff are scheduling a series of “lunch and learn” events in 2026.   Please register for these trainings ahead of time…
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Commission meeting highlights: December 2025
Public Disclosure Commission honors Jolene Unsoeld, a primary proponent of campaign finance law in Washington During its Dec. 11 regular meeting, the Public Disclosure Commission voted to name its…
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Upcoming filing deadlines, events and training opportunities.

Reporting Deadline
Weekly C-3 report due (February and April 2026 special elections)
January 26, 2026
Reporting Deadline
L-5 Public Agency Lobbying Report
January 31, 2026
The L-5, or Public Agency Lobbying Report, is due.
Reporting Deadline
Weekly C-3 report due (February and April 2026 special elections)
February 02, 2026
Reporting Deadline
L-5 Due
February 02, 2026
This report names employees who lobby on behalf of government agencies.  It includes general description of activities and discloses the total lobbying expenditures made in a calendar quarter,…
Reporting Deadline
7-day C-4 for February special election
February 03, 2026
Full-reporting campaigns participating in the February special election must file an expenditure report (C-4) for the period of Jan. 20 through Feb. 2, 2026.  This report is mandatory for all…
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