Washington § 29B.40.150 Attribution of contributions by controlled entities.(Effective January 1, 2026.)

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§ 29B.40.150 — Attribution of contributions by controlled entities.(Effective January 1, 2026.)

Washington § 29B.40.150

Title 29BCAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE AND CONTRIBUTION

Ch. 29B.40CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 29B.40.150 (2026).

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For purposes of this title:

(1)A contribution by a political committee with funds that have all been contributed by one person who exercises exclusive control over the distribution of the funds of the political committee is a contribution by the controlling person.

(2)Two or more entities are treated as a single entity if one of the two or more entities is a subsidiary, branch, or department of a corporation that is participating in an election campaign or making contributions, or a local unit or branch of a trade association, labor union, or collective bargaining association that is participating in an election campaign or making contributions. All contributions made by a person or political committee whose contribution or expenditure activity is financed, maintained, or controlled by

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For purposes of this title:

(1) A contribution by a political committee with funds that have all been contributed by one person who exercises exclusive control over the distribution of the funds of the political committee is a contribution by the controlling person.

(2) Two or more entities are treated as a single entity if one of the two or more entities is a subsidiary, branch, or department of a corporation that is participating in an election campaign or making contributions, or a local unit or branch of a trade association, labor union, or collective bargaining association that is participating in an election campaign or making contributions. All contributions made by a person or political committee whose contribution or expenditure activity is financed, maintained, or controlled by a trade association, labor union, collective bargaining organization, or the local unit of a trade association, labor union, or collective bargaining organization are considered made by the trade association, labor union, collective bargaining organization, or local unit of a trade association, labor union, or collective bargaining organization.

(3) The commission shall adopt rules to carry out this section and is not subject to the time restrictions of RCW 29B.20.030 (1).

Intent — Construction — Rules remain valid — Effective date — 2024 c 164: See notes following RCW 29B.10.010 .

Effective date — 2010 c 204 ss 101-504, 506-601, 603-702, and 801-1103: See note following RCW 29B.15.010 .

Effective dates — 2005 c 445: See note following RCW 29B.30.010 .

Short title — 1993 c 2: See note following RCW 29B.40.010 .

Legislative History

[2024 c 164 s 457;2010 c 204 s 609;2005 c 445 s 12;1993 c 2 s 6(Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW42.17A.455,42.17.660.]