Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions

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Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
6/21/2023
Number
2023 - No. 4
Topic
Conflict of Interest
Respondent
Rep. Tarra Simmons
Question/Complaint

Has RCW 42.52.020 been violated when a legislator is employed by an organization that also employs a lobbyist?

Summary

No. As long as the legislator does not oversee the work of the lobbyist or set the legislative agenda there is no violation.   

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