Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions

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Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
2/2/2022
Number
2021 – No. 7
Topic
Use of State Resources for Personal Gain
Respondent
Rep. Joel McEntire
Question/Complaint

Has RCW 42.52.160 been violated when a member photographs an email sent to him on the legislative email system and posts it on his personal Facebook account?  

Summary

No. The use of the legislative computer system is considered a de minimis use per Board Rule 3. ​​

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