Once you've determined what kind of sponsor ID must be provided, here are the rules for how it must be communicated.
Once you've determined what kind of sponsor ID must be provided, here are the rules for how it must be communicated.
It is illegal to sponsor a political ad, with actual malice, that contains a statement constituting libel or defamation per se* if the statement:
Primary Election: Contributions given to a candidate subject to limits with respect to the primary election may not be made after the primary, unless the candidate lost the election and has debt to retire. These candidates can continue to accept primary election contributions for 30 days after the election or until the debt is retired, whichever comes first.
The following entities may NOT contribute to candidates for state office:
Seek the Commission's permission to modify or suspend a portion of the personal financial disclosure requirements. The Commission considers new requests during its regular meetings and the applicant is encouraged to attend the meeting. A modification may be granted for a single reporting period and must be requested again if needed in subsequent reporting periods. RCW 42.17A.120*
Personal financial information is disclosed by candidates at the start of the campaign and annually by elected officials, state boards and commissions members, state agency directors, and legislative and gubernatorial professional staff. Allows the public to assess whether state officials may have conflicts of interest. RCW 42.17A.710*
Discloses independent expenditures supporting or opposing candidates or ballot measures. Also used to disclose electioneering communication expenditures. RCW 42.17A.255, 260, 305*
Discloses contributions of $1,500 or more, in the aggregate, given or received within 7 days of primary election and 21 days of general election. RCW 42.17A.265* See filing instructions here.