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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.410 - Candidates for judicial office—Special elections to fill vacancies—Contribution limits—Adjustments.

RCW 42.17A.410
Candidates for judicial office—Special elections to fill vacancies—Contribution limits—Adjustments.
(1) No person may make contributions to a candidate for judicial office that in the aggregate exceed *one thousand six hundred dollars for each election in which the candidate is on the ballot or appears as a write-in candidate. Contributions made with respect to a primary may not be made after the date of the primary. However, contributions to a candidate or a candidate's authorized committee may be made with respect to a primary until thirty days after the primary, subject to the following limitations: (a) The candidate lost the primary; (b) the candidate's authorized committee has insufficient funds to pay debts outstanding as of the date of the primary; and (c) the contributions may only be raised and spent to satisfy the outstanding debt. Contributions made with respect to a general election may not be made after the final day of the applicable election cycle.
(2) This section through RCW 42.17A.490 apply to a special election conducted to fill a vacancy in an office. However, the contributions made to a candidate or received by a candidate for a primary or special election conducted to fill such a vacancy will not be counted toward any of the limitations that apply to the candidate or to contributions made to the candidate for any other primary or election.
(3) No person may accept contributions that exceed the contribution limitations provided in this section.
(4) The dollar limits in this section must be adjusted according to RCW 42.17A.125.
[ 2010 c 204 § 603; 2006 c 348 § 2. Formerly RCW 42.17.645.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The dollar amounts in this section may have been adjusted for inflation by rule of the commission adopted under the authority of RCW 42.17A.125. For current dollar amounts, see WAC 390-05-400.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.415 - Contributions.

RCW 42.17A.415
Contributions.
(1) Contributions to candidates for state office made and received before December 3, 1992, are considered to be contributions under *RCW 42.17.640 through 42.17.790. Monetary contributions that exceed the contribution limitations and that have not been spent by the recipient of the contribution by December 3, 1992, must be disposed of in accordance with RCW 42.17A.430.
(2) Contributions to other candidates subject to the contribution limits of this chapter made and received before June 7, 2006, are considered to be contributions under *RCW 42.17.640 through 42.17.790. Contributions that exceed the contribution limitations and that have not been spent by the recipient of the contribution by June 7, 2006, must be disposed of in accordance with RCW 42.17A.430 except for subsections (6) and (7) of that section.
[ 2011 c 60 § 25; 2006 c 348 § 4; 1993 c 2 § 10 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.700.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 42.17.640 through 42.17.790 were recodified as RCW 42.17A.125, 42.17A.405 through 42.17A.415, 42.17A.450 through 42.17A.495, 42.17A.500, 42.17A.560, and 42.17A.565 pursuant to 2010 c 204 § 1102, effective January 1, 2012.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.417 - Foreign nationals—Contributions, expenditures, and electioneering prohibited.

RCW 42.17A.417
Foreign nationals—Contributions, expenditures, and electioneering prohibited.
(1) A foreign national may not make a contribution to any candidate or political committee, make an expenditure in support of or in opposition to any candidate or ballot measure, or sponsor political advertising or an electioneering communication.
(2) A person may not make a contribution to any candidate or political committee, make an expenditure in support of or in opposition to any candidate or ballot measure, or sponsor political advertising or an electioneering communication, if:
(a) The contribution, expenditure, political advertising, or electioneering communication is financed in any part by a foreign national; or
(b) Foreign nationals are involved in making decisions regarding the contribution, expenditure, political advertising, or electioneering communication in any way.
[ 2020 c 152 § 9.]
NOTES:
Findings—2020 c 152: "The legislature finds that the First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and free association, as they relate to participating in elections, are core values in the United States. The United States supreme court has repeatedly held that these rights include the right to make campaign contributions in support of candidates and ballot measures at the federal, state, and local levels.
The legislature also finds, in accordance with federal law, that these rights are reserved solely for citizens of the United States and permanent legal residents, whether they act as individuals or in association. The First Amendment protection for political speech does not apply to foreign nationals, who are forbidden under 52 U.S.C. Sec. 30121 from directly or indirectly making political contributions or financing independent expenditures and electioneering communications, either individually or collectively through a corporation or other association. Furthermore, federal law prohibits any person from knowingly soliciting or receiving contributions from a foreign national. Therefore, it falls to individual states to help protect the prohibition on foreign influence in our state and local elections by requiring certification that contributions, expenditures, political advertising, and electioneering communications are not financed in any part by foreign nationals and that foreign nationals are not involved in making decisions regarding such election activity in any way." [ 2020 c 152 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.418 - Foreign nationals—Contribution certification.

RCW 42.17A.418
Foreign nationals—Contribution certification.
(1) Each candidate or political committee that has accepted a contribution, and each out-of-state committee that has accepted a contribution reportable under RCW 42.17A.250, from a partnership, association, corporation, organization, or other combination of persons must receive a certification from each contributor that:
(a) The contribution is not financed in any part by a foreign national; and
(b) Foreign nationals are not involved in making decisions regarding the contribution in any way.
(2) The certifications must be maintained for a period of no less than three years after the date of the applicable election.
(3) At the request of the commission, each candidate or committee required to comply with subsection (1) of this section must provide to the commission copies of the certifications maintained under this section.
[ 2020 c 152 § 10.]
NOTES:
Findings—2020 c 152: See note following RCW 42.17A.417.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.420 - Reportable contributions—Preelection limitations.

RCW 42.17A.420
Reportable contributions—Preelection limitations.
(1) It is a violation of this chapter for any person to make, or for any candidate or political committee to accept from any one person, contributions reportable under RCW 42.17A.240 in the aggregate exceeding fifty thousand dollars for any campaign for statewide office or exceeding five thousand dollars for any other campaign subject to the provisions of this chapter within twenty-one days of a general election. This subsection does not apply to:
(a) Contributions made by, or accepted from, a bona fide political party as defined in this chapter, excluding the county central committee or legislative district committee;
(b) Contributions made to, or received by, a ballot proposition committee; or
(c) Payments received by an incidental committee.
(2) Contributions governed by this section include, but are not limited to, contributions made or received indirectly through a third party or entity whether the contributions are or are not reported to the commission as earmarked contributions under RCW 42.17A.270.
[ 2019 c 428 § 27; 2018 c 111 § 7; 2010 c 204 § 604.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Finding—Intent—2019 c 428: See notes following RCW 42.17A.160.
Effective date—Short title—Findings—Intent—Implementation with existing funds—2018 c 111: See notes following RCW 42.17A.207.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.425 - Expenditures—Authorization of and restrictions on.

RCW 42.17A.425
Expenditures—Authorization of and restrictions on.
No expenditures may be made or incurred by any candidate or political committee unless authorized by the candidate or the person or persons named on the candidate's or committee's registration form. A record of all such expenditures shall be maintained by the treasurer.
No expenditure of more than fifty dollars may be made in currency unless a receipt, signed by the recipient and by the candidate or treasurer, is prepared and made a part of the campaign's or political committee's financial records.
[ 2010 c 204 § 605; 2007 c 358 § 3; 1989 c 280 § 7; 1985 c 367 § 5; 1973 c 1 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972). Formerly RCW 42.17.070.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2007 c 358: See note following RCW 42.17A.005.
Effective date—1989 c 280: See note following RCW 42.17A.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.435 - Identification of contributions and communications.

RCW 42.17A.435
Identification of contributions and communications.
No contribution shall be made and no expenditure shall be incurred, directly or indirectly, in a fictitious name, anonymously, or by one person through an agent, relative, or other person in such a manner as to conceal the identity of the source of the contribution or in any other manner so as to effect concealment.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 § 8; 1973 c 1 § 12 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972). Formerly RCW 42.17.120.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.440 - Candidates' political committees—Limitations.

RCW 42.17A.440
Candidates' political committees—Limitations.
A candidate may not knowingly establish, use, direct, or control more than one political committee for the purpose of supporting that candidate during a particular election campaign. This does not prohibit: (1) In addition to a candidate's having his or her own political committee, the candidate's participation in a political committee established to support a slate of candidates that includes the candidate; or (2) joint fund-raising efforts by candidates when a separate political committee is established for that purpose and all contributions are disbursed to and accounted for on a pro rata basis by the benefiting candidates.
[ 2010 c 204 § 607.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.442 - Contributions by political committees to political committees.

RCW 42.17A.442
Contributions by political committees to political committees.
A political committee may make a contribution to another political committee only when the contributing political committee has received contributions of ten dollars or more each from at least ten persons registered to vote in Washington state.
[ 2011 c 145 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2011 c 145: See notes following RCW 42.17A.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.445 - Personal use of contributions—When permitted.

RCW 42.17A.445
Personal use of contributions—When permitted.
Contributions received and reported in accordance with RCW 42.17A.220 through 42.17A.240 and 42.17A.425 may only be paid to a candidate, or a treasurer or other individual or expended for such individual's personal use under the following circumstances:
(1) Reimbursement for or payments to cover lost earnings incurred as a result of campaigning or services performed for the political committee. Lost earnings shall be verifiable as unpaid salary, or when the individual is not salaried, as an amount not to exceed income received by the individual for services rendered during an appropriate, corresponding time period. All lost earnings incurred shall be documented and a record shall be maintained by the candidate or the candidate's authorized committee in accordance with RCW 42.17A.235.
(2) Reimbursement for direct out-of-pocket election campaign and postelection campaign related expenses made by the individual. For example, expenses for child care or other direct caregiving responsibilities may be reimbursed if they are incurred directly as a result of the candidate's campaign activities. To receive reimbursement from the political committee, the individual shall provide the political committee with written documentation as to the amount, date, and description of each expense, and the political committee shall include a copy of such information when its expenditure for such reimbursement is reported pursuant to RCW 42.17A.240.
(3) Repayment of loans made by the individual to political committees shall be reported pursuant to RCW 42.17A.240. However, contributions may not be used to reimburse a candidate for loans totaling more than *four thousand seven hundred dollars made by the candidate to the candidate's own authorized committee.
[ 2022 c 174 § 1; 2010 c 204 § 608; 1995 c 397 § 29; 1993 c 2 § 21 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992); 1989 c 280 § 12; 1985 c 367 § 7; 1977 ex.s. c 336 § 6. Formerly RCW 42.17.125.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The dollar amounts in this section may have been adjusted for inflation by rule of the commission adopted under the authority of RCW 42.17A.125. For current dollar amounts, see WAC 390-05-400.
Effective date—1989 c 280: See note following RCW 42.17A.005.
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 336: See note following RCW 42.17A.205.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.450 - Attribution and aggregation of family contributions.

RCW 42.17A.450
Attribution and aggregation of family contributions.
(1) Contributions by spouses are considered separate contributions.
(2) Contributions by unemancipated children under eighteen years of age are considered contributions by their parents and are attributed proportionately to each parent. Fifty percent of the contributions are attributed to each parent or, in the case of a single custodial parent, the total amount is attributed to the parent.
[ 2018 c 304 § 11; 1993 c 2 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.650.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2018 c 304: See note following RCW 42.17A.235.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.455 - Attribution of contributions by controlled entities.

RCW 42.17A.455
Attribution of contributions by controlled entities.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) A contribution by a political committee with funds that have all been contributed by one person who exercises exclusive control over the distribution of the funds of the political committee is a contribution by the controlling person.
(2) Two or more entities are treated as a single entity if one of the two or more entities is a subsidiary, branch, or department of a corporation that is participating in an election campaign or making contributions, or a local unit or branch of a trade association, labor union, or collective bargaining association that is participating in an election campaign or making contributions. All contributions made by a person or political committee whose contribution or expenditure activity is financed, maintained, or controlled by a trade association, labor union, collective bargaining organization, or the local unit of a trade association, labor union, or collective bargaining organization are considered made by the trade association, labor union, collective bargaining organization, or local unit of a trade association, labor union, or collective bargaining organization.
(3) The commission shall adopt rules to carry out this section and is not subject to the time restrictions of RCW 42.17A.110(1).
[ 2010 c 204 § 609; 2005 c 445 § 12; 1993 c 2 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.660.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.460 - Attribution of contributions generally—"Earmarking."

RCW 42.17A.460
Attribution of contributions generally—"Earmarking."
All contributions made by a person or entity, either directly or indirectly, to a candidate, to a state official against whom recall charges have been filed, or to a political committee, are considered to be contributions from that person or entity to the candidate, state official, or political committee, as are contributions that are in any way earmarked or otherwise directed through an intermediary or conduit to the candidate, state official, or political committee. For the purposes of this section, "earmarked" means a designation, instruction, or encumbrance, whether direct or indirect, expressed or implied, or oral or written, that is intended to result in or does result in all or any part of a contribution being made to a certain candidate or state official. If a conduit or intermediary exercises any direction or control over the choice of the recipient candidate or state official, the contribution is considered to be by both the original contributor and the conduit or intermediary.
[ 1993 c 2 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.670.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.465 - Restriction on loans.

RCW 42.17A.465
Restriction on loans.
(1) A loan is considered to be a contribution from the lender and any guarantor of the loan and is subject to the contribution limitations of this chapter. The full amount of the loan shall be attributed to the lender and to each guarantor.
(2) A loan to a candidate for public office or the candidate's authorized committee must be by written agreement.
(3) The proceeds of a loan made to a candidate for public office:
(a) By a commercial lending institution;
(b) Made in the regular course of business; and
(c) On the same terms ordinarily available to members of the public, are not subject to the contribution limits of this chapter.
[ 2010 c 204 § 610; 1995 c 397 § 22; 1993 c 2 § 12 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.720.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.470 - Contributions on behalf of another.

RCW 42.17A.470
Contributions on behalf of another.
(1) A person, other than an individual, may not be an intermediary or an agent for a contribution.
(2) An individual may not make a contribution on behalf of another person or entity, or while acting as the intermediary or agent of another person or entity, without disclosing to the recipient of the contribution both his or her full name, street address, occupation, name of employer, if any, or place of business if self-employed, and the same information for each contributor for whom the individual serves as intermediary or agent.
[ 1993 c 2 § 13 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.730.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.475 - Certain contributions required to be by written instrument.

RCW 42.17A.475
Certain contributions required to be by written instrument.
(1) A person may not make a contribution of more than *one hundred dollars, other than an in-kind contribution, except by a written instrument containing the name of the donor and the name of the payee.
(2) A political committee may not make a contribution, other than in-kind, except by a written instrument containing the name of the donor and the name of the payee.
[ 2019 c 428 § 28; 2010 c 204 § 611; 1995 c 397 § 23; 1993 c 2 § 14 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.740.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The dollar amounts in this section may have been adjusted for inflation by rule of the commission adopted under the authority of RCW 42.17A.125. For current dollar amounts, see WAC 390-05-400.
Effective date—Finding—Intent—2019 c 428: See notes following RCW 42.17A.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.480 - Solicitation of endorsement fees.

RCW 42.17A.480
Solicitation of endorsement fees.
A person may not solicit from a candidate for public office, political committee, political party, or other person money or other property as a condition or consideration for an endorsement, article, or other communication in the news media promoting or opposing a candidate for public office, political committee, or political party.
[ 1995 c 397 § 25; 1993 c 2 § 17 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.770.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.485 - Reimbursement for contributions.

RCW 42.17A.485
Reimbursement for contributions.
A person may not, directly or indirectly, reimburse another person for a contribution to a candidate for public office, political committee, or political party.
[ 1995 c 397 § 26; 1993 c 2 § 18 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.780.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.490 - Prohibition on use of contributions for a different office.

RCW 42.17A.490
Prohibition on use of contributions for a different office.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a candidate for public office or the candidate's authorized committee may not use or permit the use of contributions, whether or not surplus, solicited for or received by the candidate or the candidate's authorized committee to further the candidacy of the individual for an office other than the office designated on the statement of organization. A contribution solicited for or received on behalf of the candidate is considered solicited or received for the candidacy for which the individual is then a candidate if the contribution is solicited or received before the general election for which the candidate is a nominee or is unopposed.
(2) With the written approval of the contributor, a candidate or the candidate's authorized committee may use or permit the use of contributions, whether or not surplus, solicited for or received by the candidate or the candidate's authorized committee from that contributor to further the candidacy of the individual for an office other than the office designated on the statement of organization. If the contributor does not approve the use of his or her contribution to further the candidacy of the individual for an office other than the office designated on the statement of organization at the time of the contribution, the contribution must be considered surplus funds and disposed of in accordance with RCW 42.17A.430.
[ 2010 c 204 § 612; 1995 c 397 § 27; 1993 c 2 § 19 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.790.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.495 - Limitations on employers or labor organizations.

RCW 42.17A.495
Limitations on employers or labor organizations.
(1) No employer or labor organization may increase the salary of an officer or employee, or compensate an officer, employee, or other person or entity, with the intention that the increase in salary, or the compensation, or a part of it, be contributed or spent to support or oppose a candidate, state official against whom recall charges have been filed, political party, or political committee.
(2) No employer or labor organization may discriminate against an officer or employee in the terms or conditions of employment for (a) the failure to contribute to, (b) the failure in any way to support or oppose, or (c) in any way supporting or opposing a candidate, ballot proposition, political party, or political committee. At least annually, an employee from whom wages or salary are withheld under subsection (3) of this section shall be notified of the provisions of this subsection.
(3) No employer or other person or entity responsible for the disbursement of funds in payment of wages or salaries may withhold or divert a portion of an employee's wages or salaries for contributions to political committees or for use as political contributions except upon the written request of the employee. The request must be made on a form prescribed by the commission informing the employee of the prohibition against employer and labor organization discrimination described in subsection (2) of this section. The employee may revoke the request at any time. At least annually, the employee shall be notified about the right to revoke the request.
(4) Each person or entity who withholds contributions under subsection (3) of this section shall maintain open for public inspection for a period of no less than three years, during normal business hours, documents and books of accounts that shall include a copy of each employee's request, the amounts and dates funds were actually withheld, and the amounts and dates funds were transferred to a political committee. Copies of such information shall be delivered to the commission upon request.
[ 2010 c 204 § 613; 2002 c 156 § 1; 1993 c 2 § 8 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.680.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 156: "This act takes effect July 1, 2002." [ 2002 c 156 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.500 - Agency shop fees as contributions.

RCW 42.17A.500
Agency shop fees as contributions.
(1) A labor organization may not use agency shop fees paid by an individual who is not a member of the organization to make contributions or expenditures to influence an election or to operate a political committee, unless affirmatively authorized by the individual.
(2) A labor organization does not use agency shop fees when it uses its general treasury funds to make such contributions or expenditures if it has sufficient revenues from sources other than agency shop fees in its general treasury to fund such contributions or expenditures.
[ 2007 c 438 § 1; 1993 c 2 § 16 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.760.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2007 c 438: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 11, 2007]." [ 2007 c 438 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.550 - Use of public funds for political purposes.

RCW 42.17A.550
Use of public funds for political purposes.
Public funds, whether derived through taxes, fees, penalties, or any other sources, shall not be used to finance political campaigns for state or school district office. A county, city, town, or district that establishes a program to publicly finance local political campaigns may only use funds derived from local sources to fund the program. A local government must submit any proposal for public financing of local political campaigns to voters for their adoption and approval or rejection.
[ 2008 c 29 § 1; 1993 c 2 § 24 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.128.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.560 - Time limit for state official to solicit or accept contributions.

RCW 42.17A.560
Time limit for state official to solicit or accept contributions.
(1) During the period beginning on the thirtieth day before the date a regular legislative session convenes and continuing through the date of final adjournment, and during the period beginning on the date a special legislative session convenes and continuing through the date that session adjourns, no state official or a person employed by or acting on behalf of a state official or state legislator may solicit or accept contributions to a public office fund, to a candidate or authorized committee, or to retire a campaign debt. Contributions received through the mail after the thirtieth day before a regular legislative session may be accepted if the contribution is postmarked prior to the thirtieth day before the session.
(2) This section does not apply to activities authorized in RCW 43.07.370.
[ 2006 c 348 § 5; 2006 c 344 § 31; 2003 c 164 § 3; 1993 c 2 § 11 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.710.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2006 c 344 § 31 and by 2006 c 348 § 5, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.565 - Solicitation of contributions by public officials or employees.

RCW 42.17A.565
Solicitation of contributions by public officials or employees.
(1) No state or local official or state or local official's agent may knowingly solicit, directly or indirectly, a contribution to a candidate for public office, political party, or political committee from an employee in the state or local official's agency.
(2) No state or local official or public employee may provide an advantage or disadvantage to an employee or applicant for employment in the classified civil service concerning the applicant's or employee's:
(a) Employment;
(b) Conditions of employment; or
(c) Application for employment,
based on the employee's or applicant's contribution or promise to contribute or failure to make a contribution or contribute to a political party or political committee.
[ 1995 c 397 § 24; 1993 c 2 § 15 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.750.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.570 - Public accounts of governmental entities held by financial institutions—Statements and reports—Contents—Filing.

RCW 42.17A.570
Public accounts of governmental entities held by financial institutions—Statements and reports—Contents—Filing.
After January 1st and before April 15th of each calendar year, the state treasurer, each county, public utility district, and port district treasurer, and each treasurer of an incorporated city or town whose population exceeds one thousand shall file with the commission:
(1) A statement under oath that no public funds under that treasurer's control were invested in any institution where the treasurer or, in the case of a county, a member of the county finance committee, held during the reporting period an office, directorship, partnership interest, or ownership interest; or
(2) A report disclosing for the previous calendar year: (a) The name and address of each financial institution in which the treasurer or, in the case of a county, a member of the county finance committee, held during the reporting period an office, directorship, partnership interest, or ownership interest which holds or has held during the reporting period public accounts of the governmental entity for which the treasurer is responsible; (b) the aggregate sum of time and demand deposits held in each such financial institution on December 31; and (c) the highest balance held at any time during such reporting period. The state treasurer shall disclose the highest balance information only upon a public records request under chapter 42.56 RCW. The statement or report required by this section shall be filed either with the statement required under RCW 42.17A.700 or separately.
[ 2010 c 204 § 702; 2005 c 274 § 282; 1983 c 213 § 1; 1981 c 102 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 § 10. Formerly RCW 42.17.245.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.575 - Public service announcements.

RCW 42.17A.575
Public service announcements.
No state-elected official or municipal officer may speak or appear in a public service announcement that is broadcast, shown, or distributed in any form whatsoever during the period beginning January 1st and continuing through the general election if that official or officer is a candidate. If the official or officer does not control the broadcast, showing, or distribution of a public service announcement in which he or she speaks or appears, then the official or officer shall contractually limit the use of the public service announcement to be consistent with this section prior to participating in the public service announcement. This section does not apply to public service announcements that are part of the regular duties of the office that only mention or visually display the office or office seal or logo and do not mention or visually display the name of the official or officer in the announcement.
[ 2010 c 204 § 703.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.603 - Code of conduct—Verification—Penalty.

RCW 42.17A.603
Code of conduct—Verification—Penalty.
(1) A lobbyist who is registered under RCW 42.17A.600 before December 31, 2019, is required to update the lobbyist's registration materials to include the attestation required by RCW 42.17A.600(1)(j) by December 31, 2019.
(2) The commission shall revoke the registration of any lobbyist registered under RCW 42.17A.600 who does not comply with subsection (1) of this section.
(3) The commission may not impose any other penalty on a lobbyist registered under RCW 42.17A.600 for failure to comply with subsection (1) of this section.
(4) The commission shall collaborate with the chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate to develop a process to verify that lobbyists who submit an attestation under RCW 42.17A.600(1)(j) have completed the training course provided under RCW 44.04.390.
[ 2019 c 469 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.605 - Photograph and information—Publication.

RCW 42.17A.605
Photograph and information—Publication.
Each lobbyist shall at the time the lobbyist registers submit electronically to the commission a recent photograph of the lobbyist of a size and format as determined by rule of the commission, together with the name of the lobbyist's employer, the length of the lobbyist's employment as a lobbyist before the legislature, a brief biographical description, and any other information the lobbyist may wish to submit not to exceed fifty words in length. The photograph, information, and attestation submitted under RCW 42.17A.600(1)(j) shall be published by the commission on its website.
[ 2019 c 469 § 3; 2019 c 428 § 30; 2010 c 204 § 802; 1995 c 397 § 6; 1985 c 367 § 8; 1982 c 147 § 11; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 § 21. Formerly RCW 42.17.155.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2019 c 428 § 30 and by 2019 c 469 § 3, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective date—2019 c 469 §§ 2 and 3: See note following RCW 42.17A.600.
Effective date—Finding—Intent—2019 c 428: See notes following RCW 42.17A.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.620 - Notification to person named in report.

RCW 42.17A.620
Notification to person named in report.
(1) When a listing or a report of contributions is made to the commission under RCW 42.17A.615(2)(c), a copy of the listing or report must be given to the candidate, elected official, professional staff member of the legislature, or officer or employee of an agency, or a political committee supporting or opposing a ballot proposition named in the listing or report.
(2) If a state elected official or a member of the official's immediate family is identified by a lobbyist in a lobbyist report as having received from the lobbyist an item specified in RCW 42.52.150(5) or * 42.52.010(10) (d) or (f), the lobbyist shall transmit to the official a copy of the completed form used to identify the item in the report at the same time the report is filed with the commission.
[ 2010 c 204 § 805; 1993 c 2 § 32 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17.172.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 42.52.010 was amended by 2011 c 60 § 28, changing subsection (10)(d) or (f) to subsection (9)(d) or (f).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.625 - Special reports—Lobbyists—Late contributions or large totals.

RCW 42.17A.625
Special reports—Lobbyists—Late contributions or large totals.
Any lobbyist registered under RCW 42.17A.600, any person who lobbies, and any lobbyist's employer making a contribution or an aggregate of contributions to a single entity that is one thousand dollars or more during a special reporting period, as specified in RCW 42.17A.265, before a primary or general election shall file one or more special reports in the same manner and to the same extent that a contributing political committee must file under RCW 42.17A.265.
[ 2010 c 204 § 806; 2001 c 54 § 3; 1991 c 157 § 2; 1985 c 359 § 2. Formerly RCW 42.17.175.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 54: See note following RCW 42.17A.260.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.645 - Employment of legislators, board or commission members, or state employees—Statement, contents.

RCW 42.17A.645
Employment of legislators, board or commission members, or state employees—Statement, contents.
If any person registered or required to be registered as a lobbyist, or any employer of any person registered or required to be registered as a lobbyist, employs a member or an employee of the legislature, a member of a state board or commission, or a full-time state employee, and that new employee remains in the partial employ of the state, the new employer must file within fifteen days after employment a statement with the commission, signed under oath, setting out the nature of the employment, the name of the person employed, and the amount of pay or consideration.
[ 2010 c 204 § 810; 1973 c 1 § 21 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972). Formerly RCW 42.17.210.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.650 - Employment of unregistered persons.

RCW 42.17A.650
Employment of unregistered persons.
It is a violation of this chapter for any person to employ for pay or any consideration, or pay or agree to pay any consideration to, a person to lobby who is not registered under this chapter except upon the condition that such a person must register as a lobbyist as provided by this chapter.
[ 2010 c 204 § 811; 1973 c 1 § 22 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972). Formerly RCW 42.17.220.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.655 - Lobbyists' duties, restrictions—Penalties for violations.

RCW 42.17A.655
Lobbyists' duties, restrictions—Penalties for violations.
(1) A person required to register as a lobbyist under RCW 42.17A.600 shall substantiate financial reports required to be made under this chapter with accounts, bills, receipts, books, papers, and other necessary documents and records. All such documents must be obtained and preserved for a period of at least five years from the date of filing the statement containing such items and shall be made available for inspection by the commission at any time. If the terms of the lobbyist's employment contract require that these records be turned over to the lobbyist's employer, responsibility for the preservation and inspection of these records under this subsection shall be with such employer.
(2) A person required to register as a lobbyist under RCW 42.17A.600 shall not:
(a) Engage in any lobbying activity before registering as a lobbyist;
(b) Knowingly deceive or attempt to deceive a legislator regarding the facts pertaining to any pending or proposed legislation;
(c) Cause or influence the introduction of a bill or amendment to that bill for the purpose of later being employed to secure its defeat;
(d) Knowingly represent an interest adverse to the lobbyist's employer without full disclosure of the adverse interest to the employer and obtaining the employer's written consent;
(e) Exercise any undue influence, extortion, or unlawful retaliation upon any legislator due to the legislator's position or vote on any pending or proposed legislation;
(f) Enter into any agreement, arrangement, or understanding in which any portion of the lobbyist's compensation is or will be contingent upon the lobbyist's success in influencing legislation.
(3) A violation by a lobbyist of this section shall be cause for revocation of the lobbyist's registration, and may subject the lobbyist and the lobbyist's employer, if the employer aids, abets, ratifies, or confirms the violation, to other civil liabilities as provided by this chapter.
[ 2019 c 428 § 34; 2010 c 204 § 812; 1987 c 201 § 2; 1982 c 147 § 14; 1973 c 1 § 23 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972). Formerly RCW 42.17.230.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Finding—Intent—2019 c 428: See notes following RCW 42.17A.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.715 - Concealing identity of source of payment prohibited—Exception.

RCW 42.17A.715
Concealing identity of source of payment prohibited—Exception.
No payment shall be made to any person required to report under RCW 42.17A.700 and no payment shall be accepted by any such person, directly or indirectly, in a fictitious name, anonymously, or by one person through an agent, relative, or other person in such a manner as to conceal the identity of the source of the payment or in any other manner so as to effect concealment. The commission may issue categorical and specific exemptions to the reporting of the actual source when there is an undisclosed principal for recognized legitimate business purposes.
[ 2010 c 204 § 904; 1977 ex.s. c 336 § 4. Formerly RCW 42.17.242.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 336: See note following RCW 42.17A.205.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.760 - Procedure upon petition for enforcement of order of commission—Court's order of enforcement.

RCW 42.17A.760
Procedure upon petition for enforcement of order of commission—Court's order of enforcement.
The following procedure shall apply in all cases where the commission has petitioned a court of competent jurisdiction for enforcement of any order it has issued pursuant to this chapter:
(1) A copy of the petition shall be served by certified mail directed to the respondent at his or her last known address. The court shall issue an order directing the respondent to appear at a time designated in the order, not less than five days from the date thereof, and show cause why the commission's order should not be enforced according to its terms.
(2) The commission's order shall be enforced by the court if the respondent does not appear, or if the respondent appears and the court finds, pursuant to a hearing held for that purpose:
(a) That the commission's order is unsatisfied;
(b) That the order is regular on its face; and
(c) That the respondent's answer discloses no valid reason why the commission's order should not be enforced or that the respondent had an appropriate remedy by review under RCW 34.05.570(3) and failed to avail himself or herself of that remedy without valid excuse.
(3) Upon appropriate application by the respondent, the court may, after hearing and for good cause, alter, amend, revise, suspend, or postpone all or part of the commission's order. In any case where the order is not enforced by the court according to its terms, the reasons for the court's actions shall be clearly stated in writing, and the action shall be subject to review by the appellate courts by certiorari or other appropriate proceeding.
(4) The court's order of enforcement, when entered, shall have the same force and effect as a civil judgment.
(5) Notwithstanding RCW 34.05.578 through 34.05.590, this section is the exclusive method for enforcing an order of the commission.
[ 2010 c 204 § 1003; 1989 c 175 § 92; 1982 c 147 § 17; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 § 13. Formerly RCW 42.17.397.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies › Chapter 42.17A - Campaign Disclosure and Contribution. › 42.17A.770 - Limitation on actions.

RCW 42.17A.770
Limitation on actions.
Except as provided in RCW 42.17A.775(4), any action brought under the provisions of this chapter must be commenced within five years after the date when the violation occurred.
[ 2018 c 304 § 15; 2011 c 60 § 26; 2007 c 455 § 2; 1982 c 147 § 18; 1973 c 1 § 41 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972). Formerly RCW 42.17.410.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2018 c 304: See note following RCW 42.17A.235.