Washington Teamsters Legislative League

• Allegation One: Violation of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely report contributions and expenditures.
• Allegation Two: Violation of RCW 42.17A.240 for failure to accurately report debts and obligations.
• Allegation Three: Violation of RCW 42.17A.240 and WAC 360-16-037 for failure to accurately provide detailed breakdowns of expenditures.
• Allegation Four: Violation of RCW 42.17A.255 for failure to timely report independent expenditures/electioneering communications.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(f), Washington Teamsters Legislative League completed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) and paid a $1,000.00 civil penalty in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), acknowledging the following violations: (1) the failure to file timely, accurate C-3 and C-4 reports of contributions and expenditures (RCW 42.17A.235 & .240); and (2) the failure to accurately and timely report debt (RCW 42.17A.240(8)).  The $1,000.00 assessed penalty resolves these allegations.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), Washington Teamsters Legislative League will receive a formal written warning concerning its failure to properly report sub-vendor information, including the underlying vendors when reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenditures were made.  The formal written warning will include staff’s expectation that WTLL will report the required vendor and sub-vendor information, including the underlying vendors when reimbursements are made, on future reports.  The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

Because staff’s investigation did not find evidence that Washington Teamsters Legislative League failed to file required C-6 reports (RCW 42.17A.255, RCW 42.17A.260, or RCW 42.17A.305), I am dismissing that portion of your complaint in accordance with WAC 390-37-070.