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Revised Code of Washington
Title 42
Chapter 42.17A
Wash. Rev. Code ch. 42.17A
Campaign disclosure and contribution.
42.17A.001
Declaration of policy. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.05.010.)
42.17A.005
Definitions. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.010
Conservation district exception. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.05.020.)
42.17A.020
Statements and reports public records. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.05.030.)
42.17A.055
Electronic filing—Availability. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.15.010.)
42.17A.060
Access to reports—Legislative intent. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.15.020.)
42.17A.065
Access performance measures. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.15.030.)
42.17A.100
Public disclosure commission—Established—Commissioners—Prohibited activities—Compensation, travel expenses. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.010.)
42.17A.105
Commission—Duties. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.020.)
42.17A.110
Commission—Additional powers. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.030.)
42.17A.120
Suspension or modification of reporting requirements. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.040.)
42.17A.125
Revising monetary contribution limits, reporting thresholds, and code values. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.050.)
42.17A.130
Duties of attorney general. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.060.)
42.17A.135
Application of reporting requirements in small political subdivisions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.070.)
42.17A.140
Date of receipt—Exceptions—Electronic filings. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.080.)
42.17A.145
Certification of reports. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.090.)
42.17A.150
Duty to preserve statements and reports. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.100.)
42.17A.160
Subpoenas. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.20.110.)
42.17A.200
Application of chapter—Exceptions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.010.)
42.17A.205
Statement of organization by political committees. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.020.)
42.17A.207
Statement of organization by incidental committees. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.030.)
42.17A.210
Treasurer. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.040.)
42.17A.215
Depositories. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.050.)
42.17A.220
Deposit of contributions—Investment—Unidentified contributions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.060.)
42.17A.225
Filing and reporting by continuing political committee. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.070.)
42.17A.230
Fund-raising activities—Alternative reporting method. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.080.)
42.17A.235
Reporting of contributions and expenditures—Public inspection of accounts. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.090.)
42.17A.240
Contents of report. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.100.)
42.17A.250
Out-of-state political committees—Reports. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.110.)
42.17A.255
Special reports—Independent expenditures. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.120.)
42.17A.260
Special reports—Political advertising. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.130.)
42.17A.265
Special reports—Late contributions or large totals—Certain late contributions prohibited. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.140.)
42.17A.270
Earmarked contributions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.25.150.)
42.17A.300
Findings—Intent—Rule-making authority. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.30.010.)
42.17A.305
Report—Information required—Time—Method—By whom—Penalty. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.30.020.)
42.17A.310
When a contribution. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.30.030.)
42.17A.315
Recordkeeping. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.30.040.)
42.17A.320
Identification of sponsor—Exemptions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.30.050.)
42.17A.330
Picture of candidate. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.30.060.)
42.17A.335
Political advertising or electioneering communication—Libel or defamation per se. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.30.070.)
42.17A.340
Responsibility for compliance. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.30.080.)
42.17A.345
Commercial advertisers—Public inspection of documents—Copies to commission. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.30.090.)
42.17A.350
Top five contributors to political advertisement. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.30.100.)
42.17A.400
Findings—Intent. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.010.)
42.17A.405
Limits specified—Exemptions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.020.)
42.17A.410
Candidates for judicial office—Special elections to fill vacancies—Contribution limits—Adjustments. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.030.)
42.17A.415
Contributions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.040.)
42.17A.417
Foreign nationals—Contributions, expenditures, and electioneering prohibited. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.050.)
42.17A.418
Foreign nationals—Contribution certification. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.060.)
42.17A.420
Reportable contributions—Preelection limitations. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.070.)
42.17A.425
Expenditures—Authorization of and restrictions on. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.080.)
42.17A.430
Disposal of surplus funds. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.090.)
42.17A.435
Identification of contributions and communications. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.100.)
42.17A.440
Candidates' political committees—Limitations. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.110.)
42.17A.442
Contributions by political committees to political committees. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.120.)
42.17A.445
Personal use of contributions—When permitted. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.130.)
42.17A.450
Attribution and aggregation of family contributions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.140.)
42.17A.455
Attribution of contributions by controlled entities. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.150.)
42.17A.460
Attribution of contributions generally—"Earmarking." (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.160.)
42.17A.465
Restriction on loans. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.170.)
42.17A.470
Contributions on behalf of another. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.180.)
42.17A.475
Certain contributions required to be by written instrument. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.190.)
42.17A.480
Solicitation of endorsement fees. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.200.)
42.17A.485
Reimbursement for contributions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.210.)
42.17A.490
Prohibition on use of contributions for a different office. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.220.)
42.17A.495
Limitations on employers or labor organizations. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.230.)
42.17A.500
Agency shop fees as contributions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.240.)
42.17A.550
Use of public funds for political purposes. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.40.250.)
42.17A.555
Use of public office or agency facilities in campaigns—Prohibition—Exceptions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.45.010.)
42.17A.560
Time limit for state official to solicit or accept contributions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.45.020.)
42.17A.565
Solicitation of contributions by public officials or employees. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.45.030.)
42.17A.570
Public accounts of governmental entities held by financial institutions—Statements and reports—Contents—Filing. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.45.040.)
42.17A.575
Public service announcements. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.45.050.)
42.17A.600
Registration of lobbyists. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.010.)
42.17A.603
Code of conduct—Verification—Penalty. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.020.)
42.17A.605
Photograph and information—Publication. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.030.)
42.17A.610
Exemption from registration and reporting.(Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.040.)
42.17A.615
Reporting by lobbyists—Rules. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.050.)
42.17A.620
Notification to person named in report. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.060.)
42.17A.625
Special reports—Lobbyists—Late contributions or large totals. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.070.)
42.17A.630
Reports by employers of registered lobbyists, other persons.(Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.080.)
42.17A.635
Legislative activities of state agencies, other units of government, elective officials, employees. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.090.)
42.17A.640
Grass roots lobbying campaigns. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.100.)
42.17A.645
Employment of legislators, board or commission members, or state employees—Statement, contents.(Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.110.)
42.17A.650
Employment of unregistered persons. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.120.)
42.17A.655
Lobbyists' duties, restrictions—Penalties for violations. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.50.130.)
42.17A.700
Elected officials, executive state officers, candidates, and appointees—Statement of financial affairs. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.55.010.)
42.17A.705
"Executive state officer" defined. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.55.020.)
42.17A.710
Statement of financial affairs—Contents. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.55.030.)
42.17A.715
Concealing identity of source of payment prohibited—Exception. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.55.040.)
42.17A.750
Civil remedies and sanctions—Referral for criminal prosecution. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.60.010.)
42.17A.755
Violations—Determination by commission—Penalties—Procedure. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.60.020.)
42.17A.760
Procedure upon petition for enforcement of order of commission—Court's order of enforcement. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.60.030.)
42.17A.765
Enforcement—Attorney general. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.60.040.)
42.17A.770
Limitation on actions. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.60.050.)
42.17A.775
Citizen's action. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.60.060.)
42.17A.780
Damages, costs, and attorneys' fees—Joint and several liability. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.60.070.)
42.17A.785
Public disclosure transparency account. (Effective until January 1, 2026. Recodified as RCW 29B.60.080.)
42.17A.900
Effective date—1973 c 1. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.904
Construction—1973 c 1. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.905
Chapter, section headings not part of law. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.906
Repealer—1973 c 1. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.907
Construction—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.908
Captions. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.909
Short title—1993 c 2. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.910
Effective date—1995 c 397. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.911
Captions—1995 c 397. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.915
Effective dates—2005 c 445. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.917
Effective date—2010 c 204 ss 505, 602, and 703. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.918
Effective date—2010 c 204. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.919
Effective date—2011 c 60. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
42.17A.920
Local regulations not preempted—2020 c 152. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)