BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5791: Public disclosure commission

Improving the accountability and efficiency of the public disclosure commission's operations and requirements.

Summary

Terminates current terms of current Public Disclosure Commissioners and requires legislative caucuses to appoint new commissioners, with appointees selecting a chair.
Modifies disclosure requirements regarding campaign debts and on electioneering communication and independent expenditures.
Removes prohibition on large aggregate contributions 21 days before an election.
Requires prompt disclosure of all contributions of $10,000 or more in aggregate to a candidate or political committee within the 60 days before a primary or general election.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5791), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to improving the accountability and efficiency of the public disclosure commission's operations and requirements;

No recorded floor votes.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5791 (2025–26) Higher education funding · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5791 (2023–24) DUI/oral fluid evaluation · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5791 (2021–22) LEOFF benefits · Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2022
SB 5791 (2019–20) Residential prop valuation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5791 (2015–16) Charter schools · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5791 (2013–14) Youth programs · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5791 (2011–12) Park and ride lots · Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2011
SB 5791 (2009–10) Voluntary retirement accts · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor