The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
A person who performs ministerial functions under this subsection (15)(b)(ix) is not considered an agent of the candidate or committee as long as the person has no authority to authorize expenditures or make decisions on behalf of the candidate or committee.
RCW 42.17A.005
Findings-Intent- 2022 c 71 : See note following RCW 28B.10.930.
Findings- 2020 c 152 : See note following RCW 42.17A.417.
Effective date-Finding-Intent- 2019 c 428 : See notes following RCW 42.17A.160.
Finding-Intent- 2018 c 304 : See note following RCW 42.17A.235.
Effective date-Short title-Findings-Intent-Implementation with existing funds- 2018 c 111 : See notes following RCW 42.17A.207.
Findings-Intent- 2011 c 145 : "The legislature finds that timely and full disclosure of election campaign funding and expenditures is essential to a well-functioning democracy in which Washington's voters can judge for themselves what is appropriate based on ideologies, programs, and policies. Long-term voter engagement and confidence depends on the public knowing who is funding the multiple and targeted messages distributed during election campaigns.
The legislature also finds that recent events have revealed the need for refining certain elements of our state's election campaign finance laws that have proven inadequate in preventing efforts to hide information from voters. The legislature intends, therefore, to promote greater transparency for the public by enhancing penalties for violations; regulating the formation of, and contributions between, political committees; and reducing the expenditure thresholds for purposes of mandatory electronic filing and disclosure." [2011 c 145 s 1.]
Effective date- 2011 c 145 : "This act takes effect January 1, 2012." [2011 c 145 s 8.]
Part headings not law-Severability-2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Effective date-2007 c 358: "This act takes effect January 1, 2008." [ 2007 c 358 s 4.]
Legislative intent-1990 c 139: "The provisions of this act which repeal the reporting requirements established by chapter 423, Laws of 1987 for registered lobbyists and employers of lobbyists are not intended to alter, expand, or restrict whatsoever the definition of "lobby" or "lobbying" contained in RCW 42.17.020 as it existed prior to the enactment of chapter 423, Laws of 1987." [ 1990 c 139 s 1.]
Effective date-1989 c 280: "This act shall take effect January 1, 1990." [ 1989 c 280 s 14.]
Effective date-1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
Effective date-1977 ex.s. c 313: "This 1977 amendatory act shall take effect on January 1, 1978." [ 1977 ex.s. c 313 s 9.]
Severability-1977 ex.s. c 313: "If any provision of this 1977 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1977 ex.s. c 313 s 8.]