Physician Anesthesia PAC: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely & accurately disclose expenditures and contributions on reports (EY24-25, APR25)

Case

#171761

Respondent

Physician Anesthesia PAC (PAPAC)

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

Based on our findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, any violation that may have occurred was minor and has been cured. After consideration of the circumstances, further proceedings would not serve the purpose of this chapter. Under WAC 390-37-060, the executive director, at any time prior to consideration by the commission, may dismiss a complaint which on its face, or as shown by investigation, provides reason to believe that a violation has occurred, but also shows that the respondent is in substantial compliance with the relevant statutes or rules, or shows that formal enforcement action is not warranted. The failure to timely and accurately file C-3 Cash Receipts, Monetary Contributions and C-4 Receipts & Expenditure Summary reports in this matter does not amount to a violation that warrants further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, the Respondent is receiving a formal written warning concerning failure to timely and accurately disclosure of all contribution and expenditures. PDC staff expects them to timely file all future required reports of contributions and expenditures. The Commission will consider this formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

May 08, 2025

Areas of Law*

RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235, RCW 29B.25.100/42.17A.240

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