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Commission members considered public comments as they worked to refine what the PDC will include in a request for new legislation in 2022. 

The proposed legislation would adjust campaign finance reporting schedules to reflect the state’s… read more

The PDC is seeking comments on recently proposed amendments to regulations regarding digital political advertising disclosure.  The proposed rules are the product of a multi-year engagement by the PDC to study the evolving digital media landscape and how it is used in political advertising… read more

Commission Chair Fred Jarrett welcomed new Commissioner Allen Hayward to his first meeting, following Hayward’s appointment two days earlier by Gov. Jay Inslee. 

Hayward is a former longtime legal counsel for members of the state House of Representatives. He said he looked forward… read more

The Commission began discussing what campaigns and advertising vendors need to disclose about digital political advertising in anticipation of revising disclosure rules later this year or early next.

The Commission heard testimony and received written comments from sellers of digital… read more

Allen Hayward, former longtime legal counsel for members of the state House of Representatives, joins the Public Disclosure Commission as its newest commissioner this week.

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Hayward to the Commission effective Sept. 21, 2021, for a term ending Dec. 31, 2025.… read more

The PDC has created a new experience to help filers enter monetary expenditures for surplus funds and sub-vendors.

After the new update to ORCA self-installs, you will see some new features appear on the Monetary Expenditure transaction page.

The Commission voted to reappoint Fred Jarrett as chair and Nancy Isserlis as vice chair. Both had assumed those positions in January during a transition in leadership cycles. These new appointments will run for the full fiscal year, from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

On the ORCA expenditure screen you can view your current available cash on hand balance. You'll be able to use an Add More Expenses button to quickly enter several expense items into one expenditure transaction. Also note the drop-down arrows for vendor names, bank accounts, and expense… read more