Bill > HB1782

This bill amends the timeline for reporting campaign contributions and expenditures by making several key changes to existing Washington state election laws. Specifically, the bill modifies reporting deadlines for political committees, candidates, and incidental committees by changing the pre-election reporting dates from the 21st and 7th days before an election to the 20th and 6th days before an election. The bill also adjusts the reporting period end dates from one business day to two business days before the report is due. These changes apply to multiple sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) related to campaign finance reporting, including sections dealing with political committee reporting, independent expenditure reporting, and financial record-keeping. The bill includes provisions that expire certain sections on January 1, 2026, and take effect on the same date, suggesting these are temporary modifications to campaign finance reporting procedures. The modifications aim to provide more flexibility and potentially reduce administrative burden for political committees while maintaining transparency in campaign finance reporting.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1782&Year=2025&Initiative=false