Public funds, whether derived through taxes, fees, penalties, or any other sources, shall not be used to finance political campaigns for state or school district office. A county, city, town, or district that establishes a program to publicly finance local political campaigns may only use funds derived from local sources to fund the program. A local government must submit any proposal for public financing of local political campaigns to voters for their adoption and approval or rejection. Notes: Intent—Construction—Rules remain valid—Effective date—2024 c 164: See notes following RCW 29B.10.010. Short title—1993 c 2: See note following RCW 29B.40.010.
§ RCW 29B.40.250Use of public funds for political purposes. (Effective January 1, 2026.)
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