Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Conflict of Interest & Quid Pro Quo
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Has either RCW 42.52.020 or .140 been violated when Respondent sponsored legislation and a budget proviso on a topic she learned about through outside employment and consulted with the president of an organization considered to be an expert in the field?
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
No. There was no evidence that either the Respondent or the president of the organization benefitted from her sponsorship of the legislation or the budget proviso.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document