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Justice Not Jails: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures (EY24 SEP24)
Case
#161845
Respondent
Justice Not Jails
Complainant
Conner Edwards
Description
The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint filed by Conner Edwards on September 19, 2024. The complaint alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures.
Applicable Laws & Rules
• RCW 42.17A.235 describes the required filing deadlines for disclosure of campaign finance activities including monetary contributions.
• RCW 42.17A.240 describes the required contents of campaign finance reports with the Public Disclosure Commission.
Background & Findings
• Justice Not Jails was a committee under full reporting during calendar year 2024.
• The committee filed two C-4 reports and one C-3 report significantly late.
• Additionally, the committee failed to provide complete expenditure details on the C-4 report covering July 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024.
• The committee spent a total of $7,293 in 2024.
Summary and Resolution
Having reviewed the complaint and the supporting evidence, PDC staff has determined that the committee appears to have violated RCW 42.17A. Based on the guidance provided to PDC staff by the Commission at its January 23, 2025, meeting, this matter is being dismissed in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1) due to current caseloads.
Any allegations regarding reporting by you for calendar year 2024 that are not otherwise addressed are also hereby dismissed.
PDC staff advise you to amend your 2024 reports to provide required expenditure detail. You also are required to comply with all PDC requirements in the future. Failure to do so could lead to further enforcement action.
Disposition
Dismissed by Executive Director
Date Opened
November 06, 2024
Areas of Law
RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240
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