The latest about Commission decisions, PDC filing systems, and more.
Starting May 4, the Public Disclosure Commission will require users of its online filing systems to transition from Secure Access Washington (SAW) to WA.gov. Washington state government agencies currently use SAW to facilitate secure access to services such as the PDC’s online reporting… read more
Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed Seattle attorney and former King County Superior Court judge Matthew Segal to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission. “Now more than ever it's important that we act with transparency and that we get it right when it comes to campaigns and elections… read more
As the 2026 general election season approaches, the Public Disclosure Commission is reminding sitting officials and government agencies that campaign or election-related statements or images should stay on your personal or campaign accounts, and off official government social media and websites… read more
This Sunshine Week, celebrate by researching campaign and lobbyist contributions and spending – and much more – with the Public Disclosure Commission.
More than 11.5 million records – including campaign contributions and expenditures, campaign registrations, officials’ personal financial… read more
This week, the Public Disclosure Commission released updates to its online filing system for public agency lobbying reports (L-5).
The L-5 report, due quarterly, names employees who lobby on behalf of government agencies in Washington and includes descriptions of lobbying activities and… read more
On Tuesday, March 3, PDC staff will spend the day at the Washington state Legislative Building, hosting a booth to discuss the agency's mission, and participating in a work session of the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee.
The PDC was created in 1972 with the passing… read more
Commission agrees to meet in March, despite potential lack of quorum
With two of its five positions currently vacant, and a third – Chair J Leach – out of the country for the month of March, the Public Disclosure Commission is finding itself temporarily without a quorum unless the… read more
PDC watching several bills pending at the state Legislature
The Public Disclosure Commission is watching several bills as they progress through the Washington state Legislature this session, particularly… read more