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The latest about Commission decisions, PDC filing systems, and more.
Getting reminders from the PDC to file your Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) and don't understand why?
You might fall into one of the categories of filers who are often surprised to find out they owe another F-1 report:
A local elected official who retired or resigned… read moreAre you thinking of running for office? What in the disclosure law determines that you are a candidate?
By doing any one of these actions, you have become a candidate:
Accept a contribution or spend money for your campaign, Reserve space or purchase advertising to promote your… read moreIf you are a registered lobbyist who submits monthly L-2 reports, you report any contributions that you make to Washington state candidates. For lobbyists who live in Seattle, those reports should include any democracy vouchers they use to donate to City Council candidates.
Report the… read more
Wondering if your campaign can keep a contribution from a supporter who is too young to vote? Or from a person born or living abroad? In many cases, the answer is yes.
A non-citizen who is a permanent resident and has a green card may donate to your campaign. No green card, no… read more
The Public Disclosure Commission wants to hear from the public about proposed changes to an interpretation on record-keeping and reporting requirements for the receipt, repayment, and forgiveness of campaign-related loans.
The proposed revision to Interpretation 14-01, due for… read more
A common error among repeat users of the electronic filing application for the Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) is picking the wrong option when going to file a new report.
Users trying to file a new report should always select "File F1." After verifying your contact information… read more
Russell Lehman, a former legislative and gubernatorial adviser who has led several nonprofit and public affairs organizations, is the newest member of the Public Disclosure Commission.
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Lehman, an attorney who lives in Olympia and works in Seattle.
"Russell… read more
I mistakenly filed a C-4 report marking it "Final." How do I fix it?
With the campaign open, go to Reports>Preview/Print & Submit Reports Click on the C-4 tab Find the last C-4 report you filed and click to highlight Look below the Upload/Amend Icon at right where you will find the… read moreWe're having a bit of fun with this week's tip. Happy new year to all of our filers. Should old committees be forgot And never brought to mind? No! Old committees can have a shot Resurrected for auld lang syne! Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne! If needed… read more
Continuing political committees "close out" at the end of every calendar year. In preparation for the end of year C-4 report due on Jan. 10, 2019, there are a few steps that you can take in order to clean up your campaign for the year.
Check for any outstanding checks. You may have written… read more