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PDC dismisses petition to phase out mini reporting, will monitor legislative developments

Washington State Public Disclosure Commission · January 22, 2026
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Summary

A petitioner urged the PDC to phase out the 'mini reporting' option for small committees; after public comment and staff analysis the Commission dismissed the petition, noting mini reporting’s statutory pedigree and the program’s importance for small local races, and said it will monitor legislative changes.

Public comment and a petition to phase out the PDC’s mini reporting option were considered during the commission’s Jan. 22 meeting; the commission voted to dismiss the petition and to continue monitoring both administrative experience and pending legislation.

What happened: A public commenter urged the PDC to phase out mini reporting, arguing modern filing tools reduce the burden on small filers and that mini reporting allows money movements to remain obscure until late in an election cycle. The petitioner (named in staff materials as Connor…

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