Public comments received on proposed permanent rules | Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC)

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September 14, 2018

The Public Disclosure Commission continues to accept comments on its proposal to make changes to the rules governing campaign finance reporting requirements and enforcement procedures for alleged violations.

The proposed rules (posted here) will be the subject of a public hearing at 11 a.m. Sept. 27 at 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 206, Olympia, WA 98504. The commission expects to consider changes based on the comments received before adopting the final version in November.

Comments can be submitted at the Sept. 27 hearing, emailed to pdc@pdc.wa.gov or mailed to 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 206, Olympia, WA 98504.

Below are some of the comments received to date. We will post new comments as they are received and provided to commissioners. Check back often for updates.

Proposed amendment to WAC 390-37-060 to modify rules for initial hearings

Proposed amendment to WAC 390-37-060 to provide appeals process for warning letters

Proposed amendment to WAC 390-37-060 to make initial hearings open to public

Proposed amendment to WAC 390-18-050 to change commercial advertiser requirements

Proposed amendment on WAC 390-16-205 to redefine "expenditure by agent"

Comment from Conner Edwards about preserving citizen action notices

Comment from Google LLC about WAC 390-18-050

Comment from Internet Association about WAC 390-18-050

Comment from Abbot Taylor about WAC 390-05-215, 390-16-034, 390-16-205, 390-16-207

Comment from Chad Magendanz about WAC 390-18

Comment from Washington State Association of Broadcasters about WAC 390-18-050

Comment from TechNet Northwest about WAC 390-18