Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions

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Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
4/22/2022
Number
2022 – No. 1
Topic
Use of Public Resources for Private Gain
Respondent
Sen. Patty Kuderer
Question/Complaint

​Is a legislator’s personal media account considered a “public resource”? Does the Board have jurisdiction over constitutional First Amendment claims? 

Summary

​A legislator’s personal social media account is not considered a “public resource.” The Board lacks subject matter jurisdiction over constitutional claims.    

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