Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.205 by failing to register as a political committee. (EY '23; Sep '23)

Case

#142714

Respondent

Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund

Complainant

John Estey

Description

This case involved a complaint alleging a violation of RCW 42.17A.205 by failing to register as a political committee.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the response provided by Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund (the “Respondent”); the applicable PDC reports filed by the Respondent; and other relevant information to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations.

Based on the attached findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, no evidence supports a finding of a violation that warrants further investigation.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with No Evidence of Violations

Date Opened

September 27, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.205