Ethics

View formal opinions from the Legislative Ethics Board about whether certain situations involve unethical conduct.

View the Legislative Ethics Board’s responses to complaints about unethical conduct by a legislator or legislative employee.

Ethics alerts may be published at any time, at the discretion of the Legislative Ethics Board. Links to previous alerts are listed on this page.

Read reports about the Ethics Board’s activities from past years.

This manual explains the Legislature's ethics rules. It includes the text of the Ethics in Public Service Act (RCW 42.52).

Read the rules about the Legislative Ethics Board's procedures.

Use this form to file a complaint against a legislator or legislative employee who acts unethically.

If you are a legislator or legislative employee, use this form to report an employment relationship between a state agency and you, your spouse, or your domestic partner.

If you are a legislator or legislative employee, use this form to report a contract, contract renewal, or grant between a state agency and you, your spouse, or your domestic partner.