Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
1/1/2001
Number
00-08
Topic
Constitutional claim - jurisdiction
Respondent
Rep. Kathryn Haigh
Question/Complaint

Alleged the respondent failed to protect the complainant's constitutional interest in real property known as a "homestead" when the respondent failed to resolve certain property issues.

Summary

The Act does not address constitutional allegations that a person's real property rights have been ignored or adversely affected by the action or inaction of a legislator.  Dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.  RCW 42.52.320.

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