42.17.135 - Earmarked contributions. - Washington Statutes

Earmarked contributions. (Effective until January 1, 2012.)

A candidate or political committee receiving a contribution earmarked for the benefit of another candidate or political committee shall:

     (1) Report the contribution as required in RCW 42.17.080 and 42.17.090;

     (2) Complete a report, entitled "Earmarked contributions," on a form prescribed by the commission by rule, which identifies the name and address of the person who made the contribution, the candidate or political committee for whose benefit the contribution is earmarked, the amount of the contribution, and the date on which the contribution was received; and

     (3) Notify the commission and the candidate or political committee for whose benefit the contribution is earmarked regarding the receipt of the contribution by mailing or delivering to the commission and to the candidate or committee a copy of the "Earmarked contributions" report. Such notice shall be given within two working days of receipt of the contribution.

     A candidate or political committee receiving notification of an earmarked contribution under subsection (3) of this section shall report the contribution, once the contribution is received by the candidate or committee, in the same manner as the receipt of any other contribution is disclosed in reports required by RCW 42.17.080 and 42.17.090.

[1989 c 280 § 13; 1986 c 228 § 3.]

Notes: Effective date -- 1989 c 280: See note following RCW 42.17.020.