Code Section | Subject | Value Set in Statute (year last changed) | Previous Adjusted Value in Rule (last set in 2016) | Current Adjusted Value (last set in 2023) |
Campaign Finance Reporting | ||||
.005(15) | Limit for the value of volunteer services excluded from the definition of "Contribution" | $50 (1989) | n/a | $200 |
.005(21) | Reporting threshold for "Electioneering Communication" | $1,000 (2011) | n/a | $2,000 |
.005(30) | Reporting threshold for "Independent Expenditure" | $1,000 (2019) | n/a | $2,000 |
.005(30) | Limit for the value of volunteer campaign worker expenses exempted from threshold for "Independent Expenditure" | $250 (2018) | n/a | $350 |
.005(46)(a) | Maximum limit for qualification as a "Remediable Violation" where no contribution limit applies | $1,000 (2018) | n/a | $1,500 |
.110(8) .135(7) | Limit on eligibility for reporting exceptions by small campaigns ("mini reporting" pursuant to WAC 390-16-105 et seq.) | $5,000 (2010) | n/a | $7,000 |
.207(1)(a)(i) | Incidental committee - Threshold of expenditures for registration | $25,000 (2018) | n/a | $35,000 |
.235(1) | Incidental committee - Threshold for reporting top 10 contributors | $10,000 (2018) | n/a | $15,000 |
.235(3)(b) | Incidental committee - Threshold for regular monthly reporting of contributions or expenditures | $200 (2018) | n/a | $500 |
.220(4) | Limit for retaining accumulated unidentified contributions | $300 (1973) | n/a | $500 |
.225(2) | Continuing PAC - Regular monthly campaign reports - Threshold for regular monthly reporting of contributions or expenditures | $200 (1982) | n/a | $750 |
.235(3)(a) | Regular monthly campaign reports - Threshold for regular monthly reporting of contributions or expenditures - PAC | $200 (1982) | n/a | $750 |
.230(2) | Contributions fund-raising - Limit on amounts eligible for special reporting of fund-raising activities | $25 - event $50 - auction (1989) | n/a | $100 (event) $150 (auction) |
.230(4) | Contributions fund-raising - Threshold for reporting identity of contributors | $50 (1989) | n/a | $150 |
.235(5) & .240(2) | Contributions - Threshold for required reporting identity of contributors | $25 (1982) | n/a | $100 |
.240(2) | Threshold for reporting pledges | $100 (2019) | n/a | $150 |
.240(7) | Threshold for reporting expenditure activity | $50 (1982) | n/a | $200 |
.240(9) | Threshold for reporting source of debt | $750 (2018) | n/a | $1,000 |
.250 | Out-of-state PAC - Threshold for reporting contributions | $25 - In-state (1983) $2,550 - Out-of-state (2010) | $2,680 (2016) | $100 (In-state) $4,000 (Out-of-state) |
.265 | "Last-minute contribution" - Reporting threshold (see also RCW 42.17A.625) | $1,000 (2001) | n/a | $1,500 |
.255(1) | Independent expenditure ("not otherwise reported") - Threshold for including incidental volunteer expenses | $50 (1995) | n/a | $200 |
.255(2) | Independent expenditure ("not otherwise reported") - Threshold for reporting | $100 (1973) | n/a | $1,000 |
.255(5) | Independent expenditure ("not otherwise reported") - Threshold for itemized expenditures | $50 (1989) | n/a | $200 |
.260 | Independent expenditure (political advertising) - Threshold for reporting | $1,000 (2001) | n/a | $2,000 |
.305 | Independent expenditure (electioneering communication) - Threshold for reporting the source of funding from special solicitations or other (nongeneral treasury) funds | $250 (2005) | n/a | $400 |
.305 | Independent expenditure (electioneering communication) - Threshold for detailed reporting of expenditure | $100 (2005) | n/a | $200 |
.625 | Threshold for lobbyists and lobbyist employers reporting making a last-minute contribution | $1,000 (2001) | n/a | $1,500 |
.630(1) | Aggregate threshold for special report (C-7) by nonindividuals who make contributions or independent expenditures | $16,000/contributions per year (2010) | $20,000/contributions per year | $24,000 per year |
$800/independent expenditures per year (2010) | $1,000/independent expenditures per year | $1,200 per year | ||
.630(1) | Threshold for reporting compensation paid to elected officials (or family) on the C-7 special report | $800 (2010) | n/a | $1,200 |
Campaign Contribution Limits | ||||
.405(2) | Limits on contributions to candidates: | |||
- Candidates for state legislative office | $800 (2010) | $1,000 | $1,200 | |
- Candidates for county office | $800 (2010) | $1,000 | $1,200 | |
- Candidates for other state office | $1,600 (2010) | $2,000 | $2,400 | |
- Candidates for special purpose districts | $1,600 (2010) | $2,000 | $2,400 | |
- Candidates for city council office | $800 (2010) | $1,000 | $1,200 | |
- Candidates for mayoral office | $800 (2010) | $1,000 | $1,200 | |
- Candidates for school board office | $800 (2010) | $1,000 | $1,200 | |
- Candidates for hospital district | $800 (2010) | $1,000 | $1,200 | |
.410(1) | - Candidates for judicial office | $1,600 (2010) | $2,000 | $2,400 |
.405(4) | State and local party and caucus committee limits on contributions to a candidate: | |||
- State parties and caucus committee | $0.80 × per registered voter (2010) | $1.00 per registered voter | $1.20 per registered voter | |
- County and legislative district parties | $0.40 × per registered voter (2010) | $0.50 per registered voter | $0.60 per registered voter | |
- Limit on aggregate of all county and legislative district parties to a candidate | $0.40 × per registered voter (2010) | $0.50 per registered voter | $0.60 per registered voter | |
.405(7) | Limits to political parties and caucus committees: | |||
- To caucus committee | $800 (2010) | $1,000 | $1,200 | |
- To political party | $4,000 (2010) | $5,500 | $6,000 | |
.405(3) | Recall - Limits to state or local official or to PAC supporting recall: | |||
- State legislative office and local office | $800 (2010) | $1,000 | $1,200 | |
- Other (nonlegislative) state office and port district | $1,600 (2010) | $2,000 | $2,400 | |
.405(5) | Recall - Limits for political parties and caucus committees to state or local officials or to PACs supporting recall: | |||
- State parties and caucuses | $0.80 × per registered voter (2010) | $1.00 per registered voter | $1.20 per registered voter | |
- County and legislative district parties | $0.40 × per registered voter (2010) | $0.50 per registered voter | $0.60 per registered voter | |
- Limit for all county and legislative district parties to state official up for recall or political committee supporting recall | $0.40 × per registered voter (2010) | $0.50 per registered voter | $0.60 per registered voter | |
.405(12) | Threshold for contributions by political committees to be eligible to make a contribution | $10 (from 10 persons) (1993) | n/a | $25 (from 10 persons) |
.420 | Limits on large contributions: | |||
- Statewide office | $50,000 - (2010) | n/a | $75,000 | |
- Other (nonstatewide) office | $5,000 - other (2010) | n/a | $7,500 | |
.442 | Threshold for one political committee to be eligible to make a contribution to another political committee | $10 (from 10 persons) (2011) | n/a | $25 (from 10 persons) |
.445(3) | Maximum limit for reimbursement of candidate loan to own campaign | $4,700 (2010) | $6,000 | $7,500 |
.475 | Contribution must be made by written instrument | $100 (2019) | n/a | $100 |
.600 - .640 | Lobbying disclosure and restrictions - See WAC 390-20-150 | |||
.710 | Code values for statement of personal financial affairs - See WAC 390-24-301 | |||