Daniel Smith

Smith, Daniel: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to sufficiently describe expenditures on C-4 reports. (EY '20; Jul '20)

Case Details

Case Number

73552

Respondent

Daniel Smith

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Date Opened

July 08, 2020

Case Status

Case Closed with Reminder

PDC staff dismissed for no violation, but reminded the respondent of the applicable law and to exercise caution in the future.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

On July 7, 2020, the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) received a complaint alleging that Daniel Smith violated RCW 42.17A.240 for failure to properly break down and describe expenditure details, as required in WAC 390-16-047 and WAC 390-16-205. 

Staff reviewed the allegation; the applicable statutes, rules, and the reporting requirements, including the May 2020 Summary Campaign Contribution and Expenditure report (C-4 report) filed by the Committee to Elect Daniel Smith.  

Staff found that the expenditures made by Mr. Smith's campaign lacked proper description(s) and break down required by law/rule. 

Based on these findings, the staff reminded Mr. Smith about the importance of properly breaking down and describing expenditures in the future as required by law/rule.    

Based on the above findings, PDC staff dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1)

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Penalties

None