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- 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)
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
#143847
Respondent
Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors
Complainant
Tacoma for All
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).
Disposition
Resolved through Statement of Understanding (SOU)
Date Opened
October 23, 2023
Areas 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
Documents
- 143847 Tacoma-Pierce Co Assoc of Realtors Response.pdf
- 143847 Tacoma-Pierce Co Assoc of Realtors Complaint.pdf
- 143847 Tacoma Pierce Co Assoc of Realtors Initial Hearing Results (Complainant).pdf
- 143847 TPCAR_Yes on Tacoma Measure 2 BAP SOU_signed.pdf
- 143847 TPCAR_Yes on Tacoma Measure 2 BAP Hearing Notice & SOU.pdf
- 143847 Tacoma Pierce Co Assoc of Realtors Initial Hearing Results (Respondent).pdf
- 143847 Tacoma-Pierce Co Assoc of Realtors SOU Letter.pdf
Penalties
Total penalties: $300
Balance Due: $0
TPCAR
Penalty
$300
(Statement of Understanding)
Payments
$300
on 04/21/2025
(PAID - SOU)
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