Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
6/4/2024
Number
2024 – No. 1
Topic
Use of Public Resources for Private Gain
Respondent
Sen. Rebecca Saldaña
Question/Complaint

​Has Respondent violated the Ethics Act allowing her LA to use public resources to advocate for her husband’s discrimination complaint with a state agency?

Summary

​Yes. The Ethics Act applies to legislators and legislative staff independently; however, legislator’s have a higher duty to ensure their staff follow the requirements of the Ethics Act.​

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