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The Washington Public Disclosure Commission approved rules at its June 26 regular meeting to allow political parties and committees to show their position on ballot measures on sample ballots.  

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Commission approves rule change to allow parties to promote, oppose votes on ballot measures alongside preferred candidates on sample ballots 

As part of an emergency rulemaking process, the Public Disclosure… read more

The Public Disclosure Commission recognizes personal safety concerns of state lawmakers and the desire for increased security for individuals within that body, in light of recent events regarding the attacks on lawmakers in Minnesota.

Personal safety expenses may qualify for reimbursement… read more

The Washington Public Disclosure Commission today approved a $20,000 penalty to settle a case against a political action committee that admitted late reporting of more than $1 million in expenditures in the 2024 election cycle.  

Due to high demand for the Public Disclosure Commission’s first two Lunch and Learn events, covering topics related to contribution (C-3) and expenditure (C-4) reports, the PDC has scheduled two additional sessions on these topics.  

The Washington Public Disclosure Commission is proposing to increase the penalty ranges for violations of the state’s political disclosure laws, and has scheduled a public hearing to consider the proposal at its meeting on July 24, 2025.  

The Commission uses penalty schedules… read more

The Public Disclosure Commission launched the last major phase of its redesigned lobbyist reporting system today, June 3.  

Updates to the system include a redesigned lobbyist registration system (L-1) and updated processes for setting up lobbyist employment contracts and… read more

SEIU Healthcare 1199 NW PAC agrees to $6,000 fine for late reporting of more than $430,000 in expenditures for 2025 election  

The Washington Public Disclosure Commission approved a $6,000 fine May 22 to… read more

Join Public Disclosure Commission staff for lunch, starting in June, in a series of short sessions designed to help campaigns, particularly first-timers and volunteer treasurers, understand their disclosure requirements during the 2025 election cycle.