Advisory Opinion 00-01
Date
07/24/2000
Number
00-01
Requester
Confidential
Topic
Use of public resources - charitable fundraising
Issue/Question
Several issues were combined in this opinion. The general theme is the extent to which legislators may raise money for, or assist in other ways, non-government entities
Summary
The general rule is that with or without the use of public resources, legislators may not solicit lobbyists or lobbyist-employers on behalf of charities. The use of government guides to include non-government community or public purpose organizations would not violate the Act if done in a non-selective manner. RCW's 42.52.070, 42.52.140 and 42.52.160.