This rule sets out which committees, excluding ballot measure committees, are affiliated for the purpose of receiving contributions.

Persons subject to contribution limits who establish, maintain, or control multiple political committees may not circumvent those contribution limits through contributions made to the various committees.

(1) The following committees are affiliated for purposes of this rule:

(a) The authorized committee of a candidate subject to contribution limits set out in RCW 42.17A.405 or 42.17A.410 and any other political committee established, maintained, or controlled primarily by that candidate are affiliated for the purpose of receiving contributions.

(b) A caucus campaign committee and any other political committee established, maintained, or controlled primarily by the same legislative caucus as a whole or the officers of that caucus are affiliated for the purpose of receiving contributions.

(2) As used in this rule, the terms "established, maintained, or controlled" means the ability to direct or participate, other than through a vote as a member, in the governance of another entity through provisions of constitution, bylaws, contract or other formal or informal procedure.