Life Science Washington PAC: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely file expenditure reports (EY24 NOV24)

Case

#164580

Respondent

Life Science Washington PAC

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint filed by Conner Edwards on November 4, 2024. The complaint alleged violations of: RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely and accurately file expenditure reports.

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 filed with the Public Disclosure Commission

 Background & Findings 

  • The Respondent incorrectly filed on a monthly reporting schedule, instead of updating their account to include the 21-day and 7-day C-4 (expenditure) Reports.
  • When notified, the treasurer responded that they believed they were filing on the correct schedule. They were instructed how to report correctly in future elections and indicated they would file correctly in the future. 
  • The committee reported $2,100 in expenditures late, but before the election. 

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. 

 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

January 03, 2025

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

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