Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Use of State Resources for Campaign Purposes
Respondent
Sen. Emily Randall
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Has RCW 42.52.180 been violated when a legislator posts
on official social media that she has been given an award by an organization
for her legislative work on issues important to that organization?
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
No. Provided the award has a sufficient legislative
nexus, posting about the awards falls within the “normal and regular conduct”
exception to the prohibition contained in RCW 42.52.180.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document