Section 390-17-019. Contribution limits to affiliated committees.

(1) Intent. The public disclosure commission enforces campaign contribution limits and other provisions of chapter 42.17A RCW. The commission finds that persons subject to contribution limits may establish, maintain, or control multiple political committees. This rule sets out which committees, excluding ballot measure committees, are affiliated for the purpose of receiving contributions.

(2) Persons subject to contribution limits may not circumvent those limits through contributions made to the various committees controlled by that person.

(3) 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.

(4) 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.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17A.110(1). WSR 16-10-080, § 390-17-019, filed 5/3/16, effective 6/3/16.]

RCW 42.17A.110(1). WSR 16-10-080, § 390-17-019, filed 5/3/16, effective 6/3/16.