Parminder Singh Bhatti

Singh Bhatti, Parminder: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.220 for accepting anonymous contributions totaling over the $300 limit (EY' 21 Jan' 22)

Case Details

Case Number

102132

Respondent

Parminder Singh Bhatti

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Date Opened

December 30, 2021

Case Status

Case Closed with Written Warning

PDC staff found evidence of minor violation and warned respondent.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.060/42.17A.220

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

The complaint alleged that Parminder Singh Bhatti, a 2021 Candidate for King County Hospital District 1, Position 4, may have violated RCW 42.17A.220 for accepting over limit anonymous contributions.

Parminder Singh Bhatti is a first-time candidate and did not advance to the 2021 General Election. And, upon notification of the reporting requirements, the Campaign timely amended C-3 reports to bring it into compliance.

Based on these findings, staff has determined, in this instance, the allegations concerning the initial disclosure of anonymous contributions does not amount to a violation warranting further investigation or any enforcement.

However, pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), Parminder Singh Bhatti, will receive a formal written warning concerning the incorrect classification of monetary contributions as anonymous contributions. The formal written warning includes staff’s expectation Parminder Singh Bhatti, will, in the future, timely and accurately file PDC reports and disclose contributions as required by law. The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on future Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

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).

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Penalties

None