Legislative Ethics Board Advisory Opinions
Topic
Fundraising by Legislators to Pay Private Debts Incurred in Defense of Ethics Charges
Issue/Question
LEB Opinion Issue/Question
May a legislator engage in or be a beneficiary of fundraising in order to pay private debts and imposed penalties incurred in defense of allegations of unethical actions?
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
Board advised that such efforts would also violate the limitations on receipt of gifts under RCW 42.52.150.
Document
LEB Advisory Opinion Document
Review Outcome and Date
Reviewed in October 2022 – retained