Washington HB1781 modifies enforcement actions by the Public Disclosure Commission, including penalty waivers and referrals to the attorney general.

Washington HB1781 amends enforcement actions by the Public Disclosure Commission. The commission can waive penalties for first-time violations but requires unanimous approval for non-remediable violations. It must use a scoring system for penalty waivers. The commission can refer matters to the attorney general if additional authority is needed or if a penalty exceeds its authority. It can assess penalties up to $10,000 per violation, subject to hearings.

Washington HB1781 modifies enforcement actions by the Public Disclosure Commission, including penalty waivers and referrals to the attorney general.

Washington HB1781 amends enforcement actions by the Public Disclosure Commission. The commission can waive penalties for first-time violations but requires unanimous approval for non-remediable violations. It must use a scoring system for penalty waivers. The commission can refer matters to the attorney general if additional authority is needed or if a penalty exceeds its authority. It can assess penalties up to $10,000 per violation, subject to hearings.