Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Use of Public Resources for Private Gain
Respondent
Sen. Rebecca Saldaña
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Has Respondent violated the Ethics Act allowing her LA to use public resources to advocate for her husband’s discrimination complaint with a state agency?
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
Yes. The Ethics Act applies to legislators and legislative staff independently; however, legislator’s have a higher duty to ensure their staff follow the requirements of the Ethics Act.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document