Washington Conservation Voters Action Fund

Washington Conservation Voters Action Fund (4): Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.260, .235 & .240 for failure to timely & accurately report independent expenditures, and provide expenditure details on reports (EY '19; Oct '19)

Case Details

Case Number

59657

Respondent

Washington Conservation Voters Action Fund

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Date Opened

October 26, 2019

Case Status

Resolved through Statement of Understanding (SOU)

Respondent admitted violation and possibly paid penalty.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235
  • RCW 29B.25.100/42.17A.240
  • RCW 29B.25.130/42.17A.260

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

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Description

After conducting a preliminary review and assessment of complaints filed October 26, 2019 and November 18, 2019 concerning Washington Conservation Voters Action Fund, PDC Staff opened a formal investigation and held a Case Status Review, referred to as an initial hearing, on January 21, 2020 pursuant to RCW 42.17A.755 and WACs 390-37-060 and 390-37-071. 

These complaints alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.260 for failure to timely & accurately report independent expenditures made within 21 days of an election, RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely & accurately report independent expenditures on C-4 reports; and RCW 42.17A.240 for failure to provide sufficient expenditure details on reports.

Penalties

$300

Total Penalties

$0

Balance Due

Penalty

$300

Payments

  • $300 on 04/16/2020 (Paid)