Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
10/25/2019
Number
2019 – No. 7
Topic
Use of public resources for private benefit
Respondent
Sen. Patty Kuderer
Question/Complaint
Did Respondent violate RCW 42.52.160 by forwarding an email sent by Complainant to a private person regarding a bill sponsored by Respondent, to Complainant's employer?
Summary
No. Promoting or advocating for one’s legislation is clearly within the scope of a legislator’s official duties.
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