Legislative Ethics Board Advisory Opinions
Topic
Conflict of Interest - Legislator's Vote
Issue/Question
LEB Opinion Issue/Question
May a legislator advocate and vote for a bill which would benefit a class to which the legislator belongs?
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
A legislator may engage in legislative activity which would benefit a sufficiently large group to which the legislator belongs, provided the legislator would not benefit more than the other members of the group. RCW 42.52.020.
Document
LEB Advisory Opinion Document
Review Outcome and Date
Reviewed in December 2022 and retained.