Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Electronic newsletters-normal and regular conduct
Respondent
Rep. Jim McCune
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Complaint alleged violation of RCW 42.52.180 when legislator used electronic legislative updates to express his opinion on pending legislation and invite readers to attend a legislative public hearing to support that opinion.
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
Under the facts of this case, the expression of his opinion and the invitation or request to others to participate in a public hearing in support of that opinion constituted normal and regular conduct of the Respondent's legislative office.Complaint dismissed for lack of reasonable cause to believe there was a violation of .180.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document