37th LD Democrats

37th Legislative District Democratic Central Committee: alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.220 for accepting anonymous contributions in excess of the allowable limit without forfeiting the excess amount to the State of Washington.

Case Details

Case Number

54865

Respondent

37th LD Democrats

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Date Opened

July 17, 2019

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.25.060/42.17A.220

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

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Description

The complaint alleged that the 37th Legislative District Democratic Central Committee (Committee) may have violated RCW 42.17A.220 for accepting anonymous contributions in excess of the allowable limit without forfeiting the excess amount to the State of Washington.

The complaint alleged that in calendar year 2018, the Committee accepted anonymous contributions in the amount of $658.51 which was $358.51 more than the allowable limit of $300. In response to this allegation, the Committee reported a November 27, 2017 expenditure to the State of Washington for $358.51 for Contribution to the General Fund per RCW 42.17A.220(4).

In issuing its findings in PDC Case 26340, PDC staff inadvertently left off wording regarding a reminder concerning the Committee’s failure to comply with the anonymous contributions limit. PDC staff is reminding he 37th Legislative District Democrats about the importance of compliance with the anonymous contributions limit and rules. Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1). 

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Penalties

None