Amalgamated Transit Union Legislative Council of Washington (ATULC)

A PDC staff generated complaint was filed against the Amalgamated Transit Union Legislative Council of Washington (ATULC), alleging a violation of RCW 42.17A.630 for failure to timely file the Monthly Lobbyist Employer Contribution Reports (L-3c report) disclosing contributions made to candidates and political committees during calendar year 2016.  (EY 16, May 20) 

On June 24, 2020, the PDC received a completed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) from ATULC and paid a $300 civil penalty in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), acknowledging two violations of RCW 42.17A.630 for failing to timely file two Monthly Lobbyist Employers Contributions reports (L-3c reports) disclosing the late filed contributions made in 2016.  The $300 penalty assessed in this matter resolves the issue of the two late filed L-3c reports for 2016.

Based on the information, the PDC dismissed the staff generated complaint against the Amalgamated Transit Union Legislative Council of Washington State in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).