Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
1/18/2018
Number
2017 No. 43
Topic
Use of partisan speech in newsletter
Respondent
Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Laurie Jinkins, and Rep. Jake Fey
Question/Complaint

​Did Respondents violate RCW 42.52.185 by using partisan speech in a joint newsletter?

Summary

​No. Legislators are elected on a partisan basis and may include such speech in communicating with constituents. The timing of their joint newsletter met the requirements of RCW 42.52.185.

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