Washington § 29B.45.020 Time limit for state official to solicit or accept contributions.(Effective January 1, 2026.)

Washington Statutes

§ 29B.45.020 — Time limit for state official to solicit or accept contributions.(Effective January 1, 2026.)

Washington § 29B.45.020

Title 29BCAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE AND CONTRIBUTION

Ch. 29B.45PUBLIC OFFICIALS', EMPLOYEES', AND AGENCIES' CAMPAIGN RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS—REPORTING

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Bluebook

Wash. Rev. Code § 29B.45.020 (2026).

Text

(1)During the period beginning on the thirtieth day before the date a regular legislative session convenes and continuing through the date of final adjournment, and during the period beginning on the date a special legislative session convenes and continuing through the date that session adjourns, no state official or a person employed by or acting on behalf of a state official or state legislator may solicit or accept contributions to a public office fund, to a candidate or authorized committee, or to retire a campaign debt. Contributions received through the mail after the thirtieth day before a regular legislative session may be accepted if the contribution is postmarked prior to the thirtieth day before the session.

(2)This section does not apply to activities authorized in RCW 43.0

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(1) During the period beginning on the thirtieth day before the date a regular legislative session convenes and continuing through the date of final adjournment, and during the period beginning on the date a special legislative session convenes and continuing through the date that session adjourns, no state official or a person employed by or acting on behalf of a state official or state legislator may solicit or accept contributions to a public office fund, to a candidate or authorized committee, or to retire a campaign debt. Contributions received through the mail after the thirtieth day before a regular legislative session may be accepted if the contribution is postmarked prior to the thirtieth day before the session.

(2) This section does not apply to activities authorized in RCW 43.07.370 .

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

Effective date — 2006 c 344 ss 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311 .

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

Legislative History

[2024 c 164 s 469. Prior:2006 c 348 s 5;2006 c 344 s 31;2003 c 164 s 3;1993 c 2 s 11(Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW42.17A.560,42.17.710.]