Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Use of partisan speech in newsletter
Respondent
Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Laurie Jinkins, and Rep. Jake Fey
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Did Respondents violate RCW 42.52.185 by using partisan speech in a joint newsletter?
Summary
LEB Opinion 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.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document