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The latest about Commission decisions, PDC filing systems, and more.
On Jan. 1, the Public Disclosure Commission’s statutory citations switched from RCW 42.17A to Title 29B RCW.
PDC staff are currently working to update all RCW references and links on pdc.wa.gov. In the… read more
Building on the success of the new program in 2025, Public Disclosure staff are scheduling a series of “lunch and learn” events in 2026.
Please register for these trainings ahead of time. You will receive… read more
Public Disclosure Commission honors Jolene Unsoeld, a primary proponent of campaign finance law in Washington
During its Dec. 11 regular meeting, the Public Disclosure Commission voted to name its regular meeting space after Jolene Unsoeld, a former Washington Congresswoman in the state’s… read more
The Public Disclosure Commission sent overdue notices to 144 candidates who appeared to have missed the Dec. 10 deadline for mandatory post-election spending reports.
State law requires candidates… read more
Public Disclosure Commission refines proposal to Legislature on expenditure reporting dates
The Public Disclosure Commission hopes to present a bill to the Washington State Legislature for the 2026 legislative session aimed at standardizing requirements for campaign expenditure reporting… read more
The Public Disclosure Commission has increased the base penalties for violations of political disclosure law, effective today, Nov. 5.
The Commission unanimously approved the rule change at its July 24 meeting, which increases recommended penalty ranges for many types of violations.
… read moreThe Public Disclosure Commission has sent overdue notices to 146 candidates who appear to have missed the Oct. 28 deadline for mandatory 7-day pre-election spending reports.
State law requires… read more
The Public Disclosure Commission has sent overdue notices to 179 candidates who appear to have missed the Oct. 14 deadline for mandatory 21-day pre-election spending reports.
State law requires candidates who are participating in the general election and registered as full reporters… read more
PDC issues $5,000 fine to grassroots lobbying campaign over late reporting
The Washington Public Disclosure Commission on Thursday, Sept. 25, issued a $5,000 fine to the Tobacco-Free Action Fund for late reporting of nearly $300,000 in grassroots lobbying activity.
The Washington Public Disclosure Commission on Thursday, Sept. 25, issued a $5,000 fine to the Tobacco-Free Action Fund for late reporting of nearly $300,000 in grassroots lobbying activity.
The fine was agreed upon as part of a stipulation between the Fund and Public Disclosure… read more