A candidate may not knowingly establish, use, direct, or control more than one political committee for the purpose of supporting that candidate during a particular election campaign. This does not prohibit:
(1) In addition to a candidate's having his or her own political committee, the candidate's participation in a political committee established to support a slate of candidates that includes the candidate; or(2) joint fund-raising efforts by candidates when a separate political committee is established for that purpose and all contributions are disbursed to and accounted for on a pro rata basis by the benefiting candidates.Renumbered from 42.17A.440 by 2024 c 164,§ 306, eff. 1/1/2026.Amended by 2024 c 164,§ 453, eff. 1/1/2026.Added by 2010 c 204, § 607, eff. 1/1/2012.Intent-Construction-Rules remain valid-Effective date- 2024 c 164 : See notes following RCW 29B.10.010.
Effective date- 2010 c 204 s s 101-504, 506-601, 603-702, and 801-1103: See note following RCW 29B.15.010.