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WA SB5221
WA SB5221Concerning disclosure of contributions from political committees to other political committees.
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Introduced
01/16/2019
01/16/2019
In Committee
02/21/2019
02/21/2019
Crossed Over
02/20/2019
02/20/2019
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to disclosure of contributions from political committees to other political committees; amending RCW 42.17A.320; 3 adding a new section to chapter 42.17A RCW; and creating a new section.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in political campaigns in Washington state. It amends the existing law to require political committees to disclose the top five individual or entity contributors (other than political committees) who have made the largest contributions over $700 in the past 12 months. This is intended to prevent the practice of "donor washing," where political committees funnel money to each other, obscuring the real sources of funding. The bill also clarifies the requirements for disclosing sponsors and top contributors in political advertisements, including on television, radio, and other media.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Andy Billig (D),
David Frockt (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Mark Mullet (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Ann Rivers (R),
Christine Rolfes (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file. (on 01/13/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5221&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5221&year=2019 |
BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5221.pdf |
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