PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 99-16-044.
Title of Rule: Registration statement for political committees--Form C-1pc.
Purpose: To implement chapter 401, Laws of 1999 (E2SSB 5931), amending the provision that relates to public inspection of campaign books during the eight days before an election.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 42.17.370(1).
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 42.17.040 and [42.17].080.
Summary: The proposed amendment to WAC 390-16-011 effectuates the statutory amendment in E2SSB 5931. The form is also modified to include space for reporting the campaign's electronic mail address and other changes necessary to implement RCW 42.17.040.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposed amendment provides needed guidance to political committees who are required to open their campaign books to public inspection under RCW 42.17.080 and changes clarifying reporting status under RCW 42.17.040.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Vicki Rippie, Public Disclosure Commission, 711 Capitol Way, Room 403, Olympia, (360) 586-4838; and Enforcement: Susan Harris, Public Disclosure Commission, 711 Capitol Way, Room 403, Olympia, (360) 753-1981.
Name of Proponent: Public Disclosure Commission, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Political committees that receive contributions or make expenditures in an election have been required to open their campaign books to public inspection for two consecutive hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. during the eight days before an election, except on weekends and legal holidays.
As of July 25, 1999, the law requires that Single Election-Year Committee campaign books be available for two consecutive hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the eighth day before an election, even if this Monday is a legal holiday, and by appointment on the other seven days of the eight day period, except weekends and legal holidays. Continuing political committee are not effected by the statutory amendment.
The proposed rule also includes a space for reporting a campaign's electronic mail address and clarifies the reporting status of political committees.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: The changes clarify RCW 42.17.080 as it impacts political committees which are required to open their campaign books to public inspection eight days before an election in light of the statutory amendments under chapter 401, Laws of 1999. The proposal also requires noncontinuing committees to disclose information specified in RCW 42.17.040 (2)(f), and adds a space for reporting a political committee's electronic mail address.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The amendment does not have a financial impact on small businesses.
Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption. The Public Disclosure Commission is not specified in section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, as being subject to this section nor has it been brought under the section as otherwise provided in the chapter law.
Hearing Location: Second Floor Conference Room, Evergreen Plaza Building, 711 Capitol Way, Olympia, WA, on October 26, 1999, at 9:00 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Ruthann Bryant, 753-1111.
Submit Written Comments to: Doug Ellis, Public Disclosure Commission, P.O. Box 40908, Olympia, WA 98504-0908, fax (360) 753-1112, by October 15, 1999.
Date of Intended Adoption: October 26, 1999.
September 22, 1999
Vicki Rippie
Acting Executive Director
OTS-3384.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 94-05-011, filed 2/3/94,
effective 3/6/94)
WAC 390-16-011
Forms--Registration statement for political
committees.
The official form for providing the statement of
organization by political committees for designating a campaign
treasurer and depository and for reporting information required
to qualify for abbreviated campaign finance reporting is
designated "C-1pc," revised ((11/93)) 12/99. Copies of this form
are available at the Commission Office, 711 Capitol Way, Room
403, ((Evergreen Plaza Building)) P.O. Box 40908, Olympia,
Washington 98504-0908. Any attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11"
white paper.
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[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.390. 94-05-011, § 390-16-011, filed 2/3/94, effective 3/6/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.370. 93-15-004, § 390-16-011, filed 7/7/93, effective 8/7/93; 92-18-002, § 390-16-011, filed 8/20/92, effective 9/20/92; 91-22-033, § 390-16-011, filed 10/30/91, effective 11/30/91; 89-20-068, § 390-16-011, filed 10/4/89, effective 11/4/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.370(1). 86-04-071 (Order 86-01), § 390-16-011, filed 2/5/86; 82-11-026 (Order 82-03), § 390-16-011, filed 5/10/82; 82-02-007 (Order 81-04), § 390-16-011, filed 12/28/81; Order 91, § 390-16-011, filed 7/22/77; Order 62, § 390-16-011, filed 8/26/75; Order 60, § 390-16-011, filed 7/16/75.]