The Public Disclosure Commission wants to hear from the public about proposed changes to an interpretation on record-keeping and reporting requirements for the receipt, repayment, and forgiveness of campaign-related loans.
New tool helps public navigate campaign finance data
The Public Disclosure Commission has released a new tool for members of the public looking for information about candidates' campaign finances.
Campaign Explorer provides an overview of money in state and local races. It provides quick access to a campaign's top contributors, most recent expenses, and all loans, debts and pledges. It also shows independent expenditures made by third parties in support of or opposition to a candidate.
Cite as PDC Interpretation No. 17-01
This Interpretation is issued in response to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission request for the Public Disclosure Commission to provide guidance to the City of Seattle and those participating in the City's Democracy Voucher Program as to whether the "bundling" provisions set forth in Seattle Municipal Code 2.04.620(d) are in conflict with RCW 42.17A.470, Washington State's law governing campaign finance and disclosure law.
Cite as PDC Interpretation No. 16-01
Cite as PDC Interpretation No. 95-02
Intent:
The Public Disclosure Commission implements and enforces the campaign reporting requirements in chapter 42.17A RCW. This interpretation is intended to clarify:
Political advertising definition
Political advertising must meet certain standards under state law. We've collected information that candidates, political committees, and others need to know.
First, let's explain what kind of advertising is covered:
Background
Washington State voters enacted contribution limits in 1992 by approving Initiative 134. The Public Disclosure Commission enforces these limits and has the authority to make inflationary adjustments at the beginning of even numbered years. Only the Legislature or the voters, through the initiative process, can make other changes to contribution limits, such as expanding or eliminating them.