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PDC staff previews Senate Bill 5840 and debates address‑privacy tradeoffs and foreign‑contributor certifications

Washington State Public Disclosure Commission · December 11, 2025
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Summary

Staff told commissioners a Senate bill (SB 5840) has been filed concerning reporting changes; commissioners debated proposals to shield residential addresses on filings, and staff outlined options and enforcement implications related to foreign‑national certification requirements.

Staff told the commission that Senate Bill 5840, sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Wilson and Sen. Valdez, has been filed and that the agency will work with sponsors. The bill’s early focus is to address concerns about candidates’ residential addresses appearing in public filings and to consider mechanisms that protect safety and privacy while preserving the public’s ability to scrutinize contributions.

Commissioners and staff discussed the scope of any address‑privacy…

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