Lobbyist Guide
Engaged in lobbying activities? Here’s everything you need to know about reporting expenses, compliance guidelines, and accessing reporting tools.
Engaged in lobbying activities? Here’s everything you need to know about reporting expenses, compliance guidelines, and accessing reporting tools.
Learn about different categories of lobbying, what activities to report, and how to register..
Be compliant with Washington’s campaign financial disclosure laws for lobbying.
View dates for submitting reports, compliance trainings, commission meetings, and more.
Check out the latest updates on reporting tools and resources — as well as timely reporting tips.
Paying a person, such as an influencer, to post on social media in support of or in opposition to a candidate or ballot measure campaign meets the definition of political advertising under state law. RCW 42.17A.005 (40)
Like other political advertising, payments should be reported to the…
It is time to register for the 2023-2024 biennium. A valid registration must be completed prior to any lobbying taking place. A registration is considered completed or valid, only if it has been approved by both the lobbyist and the lobbyist employer.
This 2-minute video demonstrates the…
The Public Disclosure Commission has identified the following list of possible priorities for its 2023 legislative agenda. The Commission is seeking input on these issues to assist in the final preparation of any potential agency request legislation.
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