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Sep 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Washington State Public Disclosure Commission Brief Enforcement Hearing
The commission conducted a brief adjudicative proceeding to review several enforcement cases involving candidates who failed to timely file mandatory C4 reports. Decisions were made regarding penalties for various violations, with some cases resulting in fines and others being dismissed or penalty-adjusted based on compliance efforts and specific circumstances of the candidates.
Sep 17, 2026
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Washington State Public Disclosure Commission Brief Enforcement Hearing
The Commission conducted several enforcement and reporting modification hearings. Key proceedings included a penalty imposition and suspended penalty conditions for a candidate regarding missing expenditure reports. The Commission also ruled on modification requests for financial disclosure reports, including granting a request for redaction of information due to specific personal risks and security concerns, while denying another request for redaction due to a lack of specific supporting facts. Additionally, the Commission addressed a request for an exemption from photograph submission requirements.
Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Public Disclosure Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
The commission addressed several enforcement cases involving violations of reporting requirements, including cases for Marie Gormsen, Ann E. Jolie, LaWonda Smith-Marshall, Ben Callies, and Christal Olivia Irwin, resulting in various civil penalties and conditions for reconsideration. A public hearing was held regarding proposed rules on complaint publication, which were adopted. Additionally, the commission denied an APA rulemaking petition concerning sponsor identification on online advertising. Legislative planning and management team updates were discussed, though the monthly enforcement update was deferred.
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Washington State Public Disclosure Commission Brief Enforcement Hearing
The commission reviewed multiple modification requests and an enforcement matter. It granted reporting modifications for a member of the State Investment Board regarding business customer disclosures. Regarding a judicial candidate, the commission granted an exemption for client disclosures but denied a request to withhold a residential address. Finally, the commission addressed an enforcement hearing concerning missing sponsor identification on campaign materials for a county council candidate, conditionally dismissing the case subject to the implementation of specific corrective disclosures on the candidate's website.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.