Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors

TPCAR: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.205, .235. .240, .255 & .270 by failing to timely & accurately register Yes on Tacoma Measure 2 as a political committee & report earmarked contributions and/or independent expenditure(s). (EY ’23; Oct ’23)

Case Details

Case Number

143847

Respondent

Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors

Complainant

Tacoma for All

Date Opened

October 18, 2023

Case Status

Resolved through Statement of Understanding (SOU)

Respondent admitted violation and possibly paid penalty.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.020/42.17A.205
  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235
  • RCW 29B.25.100/42.17A.240
  • RCW 29B.25.120/42.17A.255
  • RCW 29B.25.150/42.17A.270

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

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Description

The complaint alleged that Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors (“TPCAR”), a membership and trade organization, may have violated RCW 42.17A.205, .235, .240, .255 & .270 by failing to timely register and report as a political committee, and report earmarked contributions and/or independent expenditures, in 2023. 

Based on the attached findings, TPCAR and Yes on Tacoma Measure Two committee (YOTMTC) jointly completed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) and paid a $300 civil penalty in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), acknowledging violations of RCW 42.17A.205, .235 and .240 for: (1) failing to timely and accurately register Yes on Tacoma Measure 2; and 2) disclose YOTMTC’s pledge from NAR.

For the reasons indicated in the attached letter, the allegations regarding earmarked contributions and independent expenditures were dismissed.

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

 

Documents

Penalties

$300

Total Penalties

$0

Balance Due

Penalty

$300 (Statement of Understanding)

Payments

  • $300 on 04/21/2025 (PAID - SOU)