Washington Against Discrimination Everywhere (WADE): Alleged Violation(s) of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to disclose in-kind contributions for legal services provided in support or opposition to a ballot proposition (Feb23)

Case

#121957

Respondent

Washington Against Discrimination Everywhere (WADE)

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Description

On December 16, 2023, the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) received a complaint alleging that Washington Against Discrimination Everywhere (WADE), may have violated RCW 42.17A.235(9) and .240 by failing to file accurate C-4) reports and to ensure that the reports were certified as being correct by a treasurer retained at the time the committee was active to perform treasury duties. The complaint also alleged that WADE failed to file an updated Committee Registration (C-1pc) to report a material change in the information previously submitted on the C-1pc within ten days following a material change.

Based on the complexity of the case, PDC staff took this matter to a full Commission hearing and a violation was found by the Commission. A final Order was subsequently issued by the Commission imposing a $1,000 civil penalty with $950 suspended on the condition that the Respondent in this matter does not commit any further violations of Chapter 42.17A RCW or Title 390 WAC within four years of the date of the Order, and the Respondent pays the $50 non-suspended civil penalty within 30 days of the date of the Order.

Disposition

Violation Found by Commission

Date Opened

February 28, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

Penalties

Total penalties: $1,000

Balance Due: $1,000

Toussaint L. Myricks, Esq

Penalty

$1,000 (Violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .205)

Suspended

$950 (Pays $50 penalty and amends/files required reports within 30 days of the order.)

Reinstated

$950