WSR 17-22-071
PERMANENT RULES
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMISSION
[Filed October 27, 2017, 11:51 a.m., effective November 27, 2017]
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: To remove images of filer forms contained in various sections of Title 390 WAC, to standardize the rules, centralize all forms on the public disclosure commission web site, and allow for minor and technical updates to clarify or improve forms.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 390-16-011, 390-16-012, 390-16-031, 390-16-032, 390-16-033, 390-16-041, 390-16-050, 390-16-060, 390-16-071, 390-20-020, 390-20-110, 390-20-111, 390-20-120, 390-20-125, 390-20-130, 390-24-010, and 390-24-020.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 42.17A.110(1).
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 17-18-071 on September 20 [2], 2017.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 17, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 17, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: October 27, 2017.
B. G. Sandahl
Deputy Director
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-04-027, filed 1/25/16, effective 2/25/16)
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 mini campaign finance reporting is designated "C-1pc((,))." ((revised 2/16.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((711 Capitol Way, Room 206, P.O. Box 40908,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504-0908)). Any attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-04-027, filed 1/25/16, effective 2/25/16)
WAC 390-16-012 Forms—Registration statement for candidates.
The official form for providing the statement of organization by candidates and candidate's committees, for designating a campaign treasurer and depository and for reporting information required to qualify for mini campaign finance reporting is designated "C-1((,))." ((revised 2/16.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((711 Capitol Way, Room 206, P.O. Box 40908,)) Olympia, Washington((, 98504-0908)). Any attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-04-027, filed 1/25/16, effective 2/25/16)
WAC 390-16-031 Forms for statement of contributions deposit.
The official form for statement of contributions deposit is designated "C-3((,))." ((revised 2/16.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504)). Any paper attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-04-027, filed 1/25/16, effective 2/25/16)
WAC 390-16-032 Forms—Auction report.
The official form for reporting items donated and sold at auctions, as required by RCW 42.17A.240 (2)(b), is designated "Attachment Au((,))." ((revised 2/16.)) This attachment shall accompany each C-3 which reports the receipt of funds from an auction. Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((711 Capitol Way, Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building, P.O. Box 40908,)) Olympia, Washington((, 98504-0908)).
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 17-03-028, filed 1/6/17, effective 2/6/17)
WAC 390-16-033 Earmarked contributions—Reporting—Form.
The official form for reporting the details surrounding an earmarked contribution, as required by RCW 42.17A.270, is designated "Special Report E((,))." ((revised 2/17.)) This report shall be filed within two business days of receiving a contribution earmarked for another candidate or committee. Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504-0908)).
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-04-027, filed 1/25/16, effective 2/25/16)
WAC 390-16-041 Forms—Summary of total contributions and expenditures.
(1) The official form for reports of contributions and expenditures by candidates and political committees who use the "full" reporting option is designated "C-4," ((revised 2/16,)) and includes Schedule A, ((revised 1/04,)) Schedule B, ((revised 1/04,)) Schedule C, ((revised 3/93,)) and Schedule L((, revised 1/12)).
(2) Copies of these forms are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((711 Capitol Way, Room 206, P.O. Box 40908,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504-0908)). Any paper attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-04-080, filed 1/29/16, effective 2/29/16)
WAC 390-16-050 Forms for contributions and expenditures of out-of-state political committees.
The official form for the report required by RCW 42.17A.250 of contributions and expenditures of an out-of-state political committee organized for the purpose of supporting or opposing candidates or ballot propositions in another state that is not otherwise required to report under RCW 42.17A.205 through 42.17A.240 is designated "C-5((,))." ((revised 2/16.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504-0908)). Any paper attachments shall be on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 12-01-047, filed 12/14/11, effective 1/14/12)
WAC 390-16-060 Forms for report of independent expenditures and electioneering communications.
(1) The official form for reports of independent expenditures and electioneering communications as required by RCW 42.17A.255, 42.17A.260 and 42.17A.305 is designated "C-6((,))." ((revised 1/12.)) Copies of this form are available at the Commission Office, ((Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504)) and online at www.pdc.wa.gov. Any paper attachments shall be on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper.
(2) The C-6 report may be filed electronically consistent with WAC 390-19-040 by using an electronic filing alternative provided or approved by the commission. C-6 reports of electioneering communications shall be filed electronically as provided in RCW 42.17A.305.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-01-066, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15)
WAC 390-16-071 Annual report of major contributors and persons making independent expenditures.
(1) Any person, other than an individual (a) who made contributions to state office candidates and statewide ballot proposition committees totaling more than the aggregate amount during the preceding calendar year for contributions referenced in WAC 390-05-400, code section .180 (1), or (b) who made independent expenditures regarding state office candidates and statewide ballot propositions totaling more than the aggregate amount during the preceding calendar year for independent expenditures referenced in WAC 390-05-400, code section .180(1), shall file with the commission an annual report required pursuant to RCW 42.17A.630. This report shall not be required of a lobbyist employer filing an annual L-3 report pursuant to RCW 42.17A.630 or of a candidate's authorized committee or a political committee provided the information has been properly reported pursuant to RCW 42.17A.235 and 42.17A.240.
(2) The report is entitled "Special Political Expenditures" and is designated "C-7." ((revised 11/14.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504)). Any attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-01-064, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15)
WAC 390-20-020 Forms for lobbyist report of expenditures.
The official form for the lobbyist report of expenditures is designated "L-2," ((revised 1/15)) which includes the L-2 Memo Report((, dated 1/15)). Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building, Olympia, Washington ((98504)). Any attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-01-066, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15)
WAC 390-20-110 Forms for lobbyist employers report.
The official form for statement by employers of registered lobbyists as required by RCW 42.17.180 is designated "L-3((,))." ((revised 11/14.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((711 Capitol Way, Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building, P.O. Box 40908,)) Olympia, Washington((, 98504-0908)). Any paper attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-15-015, filed 7/3/14, effective 12/1/14)
WAC 390-20-111 Form for lobbyist employers report of political contributions.
The official form entitled "Employer of Lobbyist Monthly Political Contribution Report" as required by RCW 42.17A.630 (2)(a) is designated "L-3c." ((revised 12/14.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building,)) Olympia, Washington((, 98504-0908)). Any attachments must be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-15-015, filed 7/3/14, effective 12/1/14)
WAC 390-20-120 Forms for report of legislative activity by public agencies.
The official form for the report of legislative activity by public agencies as required by RCW 42.17A.635 is designated "L-5((,))." ((revised 12/14.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504-0908)). Any attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-15-015, filed 7/3/14, effective 12/1/14)
WAC 390-20-125 Forms for registration and reporting by sponsors of grass roots lobbying campaigns.
The official form for registration and reporting by sponsors of grass roots lobbying campaigns as required by RCW 42.17A.640 is designated "L-6((,))." ((revised 12/14.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504-0908)). Any attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-04-027, filed 1/25/16, effective 2/25/16)
WAC 390-20-130 Forms for statement of employment of legislators, state officers, and state employees.
The official form for statement of employment of legislators, state officers, and state employees as required by RCW 42.17A.645 is designated "L-7." ((revised 2/16.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504-0908)). Any paper attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-01-066, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15)
WAC 390-24-010 Forms for statement of financial affairs.
The official form for statements of financial affairs as required by RCW 42.17A.700 is designated "F-1((,))." ((revised 1/15.)) Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, ((711 Capitol Way, Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building, P.O. Box 40908,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504-0908)). Any paper attachments must be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-01-066, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15)
WAC 390-24-020 Forms for amending statement of financial affairs.
(1) The official form for amending statements of financial affairs as required by RCW 42.17A.700 for all persons who have previously filed the Form F-1 is designated Form "F-1A((,))." ((revised 1/15.))
(2) No more than three F-1A forms may be filed to amend a previously submitted statement of financial affairs (Form F-1). The form can be used only to update information required on an F-1.
(3) The commission reserves the right to reject amendatory forms and require a new statement of financial affairs (Form F-1) at any time the amendments are confusing or create misunderstandings. Authority is delegated to the commission's executive director to make this determination.
(4) Copies of Form F-1A are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov and at the Commission Office, ((711 Capitol Way, Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building, P.O. Box 40908,)) Olympia, Washington ((98504-0908)). Any paper attachments must be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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