Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Conflict of Interest
Respondent
Sen. Manka Dhingra
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Has RCW 42.52.020 been violated when a legislator is a member of the Board of Directors for a local organization that does not lobby the state legislature?
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
No. The mission of the organization was not to lobby or make policy recommendations to the state legislature. Although the Respondent was expected to fund raise for the organization, she did not solicit funds from lobbyists or their employers.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document