Campaign contributions of unusual origin

Wondering if your campaign can keep a contribution from a supporter who is too young to vote? Or from a person born or living abroad? In many cases, the answer is yes.

A non-citizen who is a permanent resident and has a green card may donate to your campaign. No green card, no contribution… read more

Commission seeks comment on changes to interpretation on campaign loans

The Public Disclosure Commission wants to hear from the public about proposed changes to an interpretation on record-keeping and reporting requirements for the receipt, repayment, and forgiveness of campaign-related loans.

The proposed revision to Interpretation 14-01, due for… read more

F-1 annual filers: Make sure to pick the right report option

A common error among repeat users of the electronic filing application for the Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) is picking the wrong option when going to file a new report.

Users trying to file a new report should always select "File F1." After verifying your contact information… read more

Russell Lehman joins the Public Disclosure Commission

Russell Lehman, a former legislative and gubernatorial adviser who has led several nonprofit and public affairs organizations, is the newest member of the Public Disclosure Commission.

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Lehman, an attorney who lives in Olympia and works in Seattle.

"Russell's… read more

ORCA users: File a "final" report by mistake?

I mistakenly filed a C-4 report marking it "Final." How do I fix it?

With the campaign open, go to Reports>Preview/Print & Submit Reports Click on the C-4 tab Find the last C-4 report you filed and click to highlight Look below the Upload/Amend Icon at right where you will find the… read more
New Year's resolutions for continuing committees
We're having a bit of fun with this week's tip. Happy new year to all of our filers.Should old committees be forgotAnd never brought to mind?No! Old committees can have a shotResurrected for auld lang syne! Chorus:For auld lang syne, my dear,For auld lang syne!If needed, update your C1PC,Since we… read more
Continuing political committees: How to close out the year

Continuing political committees "close out" at the end of every calendar year. In preparation for the end of year C-4 report due on Jan. 10, 2019, there are a few steps that you can take in order to clean up your campaign for the year.

Check for any outstanding checks. You may have written… read more
Candidates: Get your ORCA backup file before parting ways with your treasurer

As you finish your 2018 campaign, make sure that you keep track of your campaign books. By law, you need to keep the records of the contributions to your campaign, including loans, and the expenditures that you've made from campaign funds for 5 years from the date of each contribution and… read more

Commission invites comment on revised interpretations

The Public Disclosure Commission wants to hear from the public about proposed changes to interpretations dealing with campaign loans, debts, pledges and electronic contributions.

The revisions to Interpretations 12-01 and 00-02, discussed by the commission Dec. 6 and due for further… read more

Legislative session freeze begins Dec. 15, 2018

Beginning Dec. 15, legislators, state executive office holders and their employees or agents may not accept or solicit contributions:

for any candidate for state or local office; to a public office fund; to retire a campaign debt; or for a political committee, including a caucus political… read more