Washington State Progressive Caucus (WSPC): Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.205, .235, and .240 for failure to amend C-1pc report to reflect current officers, and failure to timely & accurately disclose contributions & expenditures (Aug '23, EY '18-'23)

Case

#141462

Respondent

Washington State Progressive Caucus PAC

Complainant

Glen Morgan, and Conner Edwards

Description

This case alleged that Washington State Progressive Caucus (the “Respondent”) violated RCW 42.17A.205 by failing to amend their C-1pc report to reflect current officers, and violated RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 by failing to timely and accurately disclose contributions and expenditures during election years 2018-2023. 

Based on the attached findings, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755. Furthermore, any allegations regarding reports covering activity for May, 2020 through April, 2025 that are not otherwise addressed herein are hereby dismissed.

However, pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), the Respondent received a formal written warning concerning their failure to timely and accurately disclose all contributions and expenditures on C-3 and C-4 reports for years 2020-2024 and timely amend their C-1pc report to include officer changes. In the future, PDC staff expect Washiongton State Progressive Caucus to 1) timely and accurately file all required reports of contributions and expenditures; and 2) update their Political Committee Registration (C-1pc report) within ten days of any material changes in accordance with PDC laws and rules. The Commission will consider this formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

PDC staff also reminded the committee about the importance of timely amending C-3 and C-4 reports within 21 days of original reports, whenever possible. PDC staff expect that, in the future, they will timely disclose the above information in accordance with PDC laws and rules or guidance.

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

August 25, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.205, RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

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