HB 2317-S - DIGEST

 

              (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

 

     Revises provisions regulating the use of public resources for local government political campaigns.

     Revises provisions requiring financial affairs reports of gifts.

     Increases the membership of the public disclosure commission from five to seven members.

     Revises provisions for the application of reporting requirements for special districts.

     Increases the time limitation for commencement of actions under the act from five to seven years.

     Makes technical corrections to chapter 42.17 RCW.

     Revises provisions pertaining to contributions and expenditures.

     Provides for a study of the issue of campaign spending limits with a report by December 1, 1995.

     Revises fair campaign provisions.

     Revises provisions regulating the use of public office funds.

     Establishes lobbyist reporting requirements.

     Revises provisions regulating voters' and candidates' pamphlets.

     Repeals RCW 42.17.021, 42.17.2415, and 42.17.630.