Legislative Ethics Board Advisory Opinions
Type
Advisory Opinion
Date
3/13/1998
Number
98-01
Topic
Confidentiality - Bill Drafts
Issue/Question

Under what circumstances, if at all, may a staff person disclose information about a specific drafting request?

Summary

Unauthorized disclosure of a confidential drafting request, or the identity of the person making the request, is a violation of the Act.  RCW 42.52.010(6) and 42.52.050(3).  Limited disclosure is permissible, subject to the limitations set forth in this opinion.

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