RCW 29B.45.020Time limit for state official to solicit or accept contributions. (Effective January 1, 2026.)(1) During the period beginning on the thirtieth day before the date a regular legislative session convenes and continuing through the date of final adjournment, and during the period beginning on the date a special legislative session convenes and continuing through the date that session adjourns, no state official or a person employed by or acting on behalf of a state official or state legislator may solicit or accept contributions to a public office fund, to a candidate or authorized committee, or to retire a campaign debt. Contributions received through the mail after the thirtieth day before a regular legislative session may be accepted if the contribution is postmarked prior to the thirtieth day before the session.(2) This section does not apply to activities authorized in RCW 43.07.370.[ 2024 c 164 s 469. Prior: 2006 c 348 s 5; 2006 c 344 s 31; 2003 c 164 s 3; 1993 c 2 s 11 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17A.560, 42.17.710.]NOTES:Intent—Construction—Rules remain valid—Effective date—2024 c 164: See notes following RCW 3 c 2 s 11 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992). Formerly RCW 42.17A.560, 42.17.710.]NOTES:Intent—Construction—Rules remain valid—Effective date—2024 c 164: See notes following RCW 29B.10.010.Effective date—2006 c 344 ss 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.Short title—1993 c 2: See note following RCW 29B.40.010.
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