WSR 13-21-094
PROPOSED RULES
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMISSION
[Filed October 18, 2013, 12:13 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 13-18-018.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending WAC 390-20-010 Forms for lobbyist registration and 390-20-020 Forms for lobbyist report of expenditures.
Hearing Location(s): 711 Capitol Way, Room 206, Olympia, WA 98504, on December 5, 2013, at 9:30 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: December 5, 2013.
Submit Written Comments to: Lori Anderson, 711 Capitol Way, Room 206, Olympia, WA 98504, e-mail lori.anderson@pdc.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-2737, by November 27, 2013.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Nancy Coverdell by e-mail nancy.coverdell@pdc.wa.gov, (360) 753-1980.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Proposed amendment to WAC 390-20-0101 clarifies when lobbyist employer's funders or members must be disclosed on lobbyist registration form. Proposed amendment to WAC 390-20-020 provides guidance to lobbyists required to disclose entertainment expenses on the monthly expenditure report as required by RCW 42.17A.615 (2)(a).
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Proposed amendments are intended to incorporate instructions for proper disclosure into the forms and bring consistency to lobbying expenditure disclosure. Accurate disclosure of lobbying expenditures allows for public access to this information and promotes transparency in government.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 42.17A.110(1).
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 42.17A.600 and 42.17A.615.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Agency Comments or Recommendations, if any, as to Statutory Language, Implementation, Enforcement, and Fiscal Matters: No fiscal impact is expected to result from these amendments.
Name of Proponent: Public disclosure commission (PDC), governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Lori Anderson, 711 Capitol Way, Room 206, Olympia, WA 98504, (360) 664-2737; and Enforcement: Phil Stutzman, 711 Capitol Way, Room 206, Olympia, WA 98504, (360) 664-8853.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The implementation of these rule amendments has minimal impact on small business. The PDC is not subject to the requirement to prepare a school district fiscal impact statement, per RCW 28A.305.135 and 34.05.320.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The PDC is not an agency listed in subsection (5)(1)[(a)](i) of RCW 34.05.328. Further, the PDC does not voluntarily make that section applicable to the adoption of these rules pursuant to subjection [subsection] (5)(a)(ii), and to date, the joint administrative rules review committee has not made the section applicable to the adoption of these rules.
October 16, 2013
Lori Anderson
Communications and
Training Officer
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 12-03-002, filed 1/4/12, effective 2/4/12)
WAC 390-20-0101 Forms for lobbyist registration.
The official form for lobbyist registration as required by RCW 42.17A.600 is designated "L-1," revised ((2/05)) 1/14. Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building, Olympia, Washington 98504. Any paper attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 02-03-018, filed 1/4/02, effective 2/4/02)
WAC 390-20-020 Forms for lobbyist report of expenditures.
The official form for the lobbyist report of expenditures is designated "L-2," revised ((1/02)) 1/14 which includes the L-2 Memo Report, dated 1/02. Copies of this form are available on the commission's web site, www.pdc.wa.gov, and at the Commission Office, Room 206, Evergreen Plaza Building, Olympia, Washington 98504. Any attachments shall be on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper.
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