Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Use of State Resources for Campaign Purposes
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Has RCW 42.52.180 been violated when a member posts comments on her personal Twitter account from the House floor during floor action when that personal account contains campaign material?
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
Yes. Using a legislative computer while on the House floor during floor action to post comments on a personal Twitter account which contains campaign material is a violation of the Act.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document