Tips for the travel and training question on the F-1
The bottom section of an F-1 personal financial affairs statement has yes or no questions, and the last couple are about you or your family members receiving free meals, travel, or training. If you answer "yes," you'll have to fill out part of the supplement form. If you're using the… read more
Commission passes permanent rules to implement the Disclose Act

The Public Disclosure Commission approved permanent rules on March 28 to implement Substitute Senate Bill 5991, also known as the Disclose Act, which creates PDC filing requirements for some nonprofits that engage in political activity.

The commission approved the new permanent rules… read more

How to correctly report meals involving more than one lobbyist

Wondering how to report a meal with a state legislator that involves multiple lobbyists representing multiple employers?

Each lobbyist would show the amount that they paid in the "entertainment" section of their monthly report. Then, in the "participant listing" field of the electronic… read more

Check your F-1 reporting requirements

Getting reminders from the PDC to file your Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) and don't understand why?

You might fall into one of the categories of filers who are often surprised to find out they owe another F-1 report:

A local elected official who retired or resigned… read more
When do I need to register my candidacy?

Are you thinking of running for office? What in the disclosure law determines that you are a candidate?

By doing any one of these actions, you have become a candidate:

Accept a contribution or spend money for your campaign, Reserve space or purchase advertising to promote your… read more
Lobbyists should report democracy vouchers

If you are a registered lobbyist who submits monthly L-2 reports, you report any contributions that you make to Washington state candidates. For lobbyists who live in Seattle, those reports should include any democracy vouchers they use to donate to City Council candidates.

Report the… read more

Campaign contributions of unusual origin

Wondering if your campaign can keep a contribution from a supporter who is too young to vote? Or from a person born or living abroad? In many cases, the answer is yes.

A non-citizen who is a permanent resident and has a green card may donate to your campaign. No green card, no… read more

Commission seeks comment on changes to interpretation on campaign loans

The Public Disclosure Commission wants to hear from the public about proposed changes to an interpretation on record-keeping and reporting requirements for the receipt, repayment, and forgiveness of campaign-related loans.

The proposed revision to Interpretation 14-01, due for… read more

F-1 annual filers: Make sure to pick the right report option

A common error among repeat users of the electronic filing application for the Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) is picking the wrong option when going to file a new report.

Users trying to file a new report should always select "File F1." After verifying your contact information… read more

Russell Lehman joins the Public Disclosure Commission

Russell Lehman, a former legislative and gubernatorial adviser who has led several nonprofit and public affairs organizations, is the newest member of the Public Disclosure Commission.

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Lehman, an attorney who lives in Olympia and works in Seattle.

"Russell… read more