Washington Teamsters Legislative League (2): Alleged violations of Chapter 42.17A RCW for failure to accurately and timely report contributions, expenditures, debts, and independendent expenditures/electioneering communications (Jan 18)

Case

#29798

Respondent

Washington Teamsters Legislative League

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Description

  • Allegation One: Violation of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely report contributions and expenditures.
  • Allegation Two: Violation of RCW 42.17A.240 for failure to accurately report debts and obligations.
  • Allegation Three: Violation of RCW 42.17A.240 and WAC 360-16-037 for failure to accurately provide detailed breakdowns of expenditures.
  • Allegation Four: Violation of RCW 42.17A.255 for failure to timely report independent expenditures/electioneering communications.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(f), Washington Teamsters Legislative League completed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) and paid a $1,000.00 civil penalty in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), acknowledging the following violations: (1) the failure to file timely, accurate C-3 and C-4 reports of contributions and expenditures (RCW 42.17A.235 & .240); and (2) the failure to accurately and timely report debt (RCW 42.17A.240(8)).  The $1,000.00 assessed penalty resolves these allegations.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), Washington Teamsters Legislative League will receive a formal written warning concerning its failure to properly report sub-vendor information, including the underlying vendors when reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenditures were made.  The formal written warning will include staff’s expectation that WTLL will report the required vendor and sub-vendor information, including the underlying vendors when reimbursements are made, on future reports.  The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

Because staff’s investigation did not find evidence that Washington Teamsters Legislative League failed to file required C-6 reports (RCW 42.17A.255, RCW 42.17A.260, or RCW 42.17A.305), I am dismissing that portion of your complaint in accordance with WAC 390-37-070.

Disposition

Resolved through Statement of Understanding

Date Opened

January 16, 2018

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, RCW 42.17A.255, WAC 390-16-037

Penalties

Total penalties: $1,000

Balance Due: $0

Washington Teamsters Legislative League

Penalty
$1,000
Payments
$1,000 on 05/08/2020 (PAID)

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