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Commission guidance on using active campaign or surplus funds to pay for personal safety and security measures
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…
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PDC imposes $20,000 fine for late reporting of more than $1M by ballot measure PAC  
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…
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Additional Lunch and Learn dates scheduled for contribution, expenditure reporting 
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…
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Events

Upcoming filing deadlines, events and training opportunities.

Commission Meeting
Brief Enforcement Hearing (Brief Adjudicative Proceeding) - July 1, 2025
July 01, 2025
Holidays/Office Closures
PDC closed for Independence Day
July 04, 2025
Reporting Deadline
Weekly C-3 report due
July 07, 2025
Training
Lunch and Learn: Sponsor ID and political ad reporting
July 08, 2025
Join Public Disclosure Commission staff for lunch in a series of short sessions designed to help campaigns, particularly first-timers and volunteer treasurers, understand their disclosure…
Training
Disclosure 101: Candidates and Committees
July 09, 2025
This class provides candidates and committees with an overview of state campaign finance regulations. This class is offered as a live online class using Zoom. Please register by 5 p.m. on July 7…
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