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HB 2705·WA·house

Concerning the use of campaign and surplus funds in responding to ethics complaints.

IntroducedFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Berry
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First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

Jan 29, 2026

Summary

The bill amends state law to list specific ways candidates or their committees may use leftover campaign money, such as returning it to donors, reimbursing lost earnings, donating to charities, or covering legal costs from ethics complaints. It also clarifies that contributions can reimburse lost earnings, out‑of‑pocket expenses, and certain legal fees, and it bars transfers of funds to other candidates or committees.

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