Legislative Ethics Board Advisory Opinions
Topic
Confidentiality - Bill Drafts
Issue/Question
LEB Opinion Issue/Question
Under what circumstances,
if at all, may a staff person disclose information about a specific drafting
request?
Summary
LEB Opinion 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.
Document
LEB Advisory Opinion Document