Legislative Ethics Board Advisory Opinions
Topic
Museum Reception - Gift
Issue/Question
LEB Opinion Issue/Question
AT&T is hosting a
charitable fundraiser for an art museum and is inviting legislators. The event
will feature a presentation of AT&T services at dinner followed by a
complimentary entrance to the museum collection.
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
The dinner portion would not violate
the Ethics Act, RCW 42.52.150(5). AT&T is the corporate sponsor; otherwise,
the prohibition against registered lobbyists or lobbyist-employers purchasing
admission, providing table hosting, or otherwise sponsoring the attendance of
legislators or legislative staff on a third party basis would be applicable.
Admission to the museum is a non-incidental entertainment expense and subject
to gift limitations. RCW 42.52.150.
Document
LEB Advisory Opinion Document
Review Outcome and Date
Reviewed in October 2022 – retained