March 12, 2018 •
Washington Legislature Adjourns
The Washington State Legislature adjourned sine die on March 8.
House Bill 2938, which increases penalties for campaign finance violations, and Senate Bill 5991, which requires nonprofit organizations that participate in political campaigns to file organizational statements and periodic disclosure statements, have passed both chambers are on the governor’s desk.
Gov. Jay Inslee has 20 days from the days he received these bills to sign or veto the bills.
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