Legislative Ethics Board Advisory Opinions
Topic
Ballot Measures - Hearings - Normal and Regular Conduct
Issue/Question
LEB Opinion 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
LEB Opinion 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
LEB Advisory Opinion Document
Review Outcome and Date
Reviewed in June 2022 and retained. See Advisory Opinion 2021 – No. 1