Legislative Ethics Board Advisory Opinions

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Type
Advisory Opinion
Date
12/11/1997
Number
97-09
Topic
Ballot Measures - Hearings - Normal and Regular Conduct
Issue/Question

Is it "normal and regular conduct" for a legislative committee to host a debate between proponents and opponents of a pending ballot measure two months before election day?

Summary

Under the facts presented, the debate would be a violation of RCW 42.52.180.  Legislative committees may meet in a workshop environment to study and review ballot measures, subject to the conditions set forth in the opinion.

Document
Review Outcome and Date
Reviewed in June 2022 and retained. See Advisory Opinion 2021 – No. 1