Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Use of Public Resources for Private Gain
Respondent
Sen. Patty Kuderer
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Is a legislator’s personal media account considered a
“public resource”? Does the Board have jurisdiction over constitutional First
Amendment claims?
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
A legislator’s personal social media account is not
considered a “public resource.” The Board lacks subject matter jurisdiction
over constitutional claims.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document