PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 390-20-0101 Forms for lobbyist registration.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 42.17.370(1).
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Lobbyist Registration Form (PDC Form L-1) provides the public with information on lobbyists who are compensated, the type of lobbying involved, and the areas of interest being lobbied. The L-1 form has not been revised since March of 1991 and lobbyist contact information needs to be updated.
Currently only a permanent and temporary telephone number are requested. Amendments would include e-mail address, business telephone and cell telephone on the registration form, and encourage the use of business addresses and telephone numbers rather than the use of a lobbyist's personal home information.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: At its meeting on August 22, 2000, the commission is expected to discuss whether to move forward with amending WAC 390-20-0101. Public comment will be welcome at this meeting. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by August 21, 2000, to Doug Ellis, Public Disclosure Commission, P.O. Box 40908, Olympia, WA 98504-0908.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting the PDC Director of Public Outreach Doug Ellis, Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, P.O. Box 40908, Olympia, WA 98504-0908, phone (360) 664-2735, toll free 1-877-601-2828, fax (360) 753-1112, e-mail dellis@pdc.wa.gov. A public hearing on these matters may occur on October 24, 2000.
August 2, 2000
V. Rippie
Executive Director