Advisory Opinion 24-02
Date
11/07/2024
Number
2024 – No. 2
Requester
John Handy, House Republican Caucus Communications Director
Topic
Removal by Staff of Campaign Comments to Official Social Media Posts
Issue/Question
Does the Ethics Act require caucus staff to remove comments made by the public to social media posts that may be of a campaign nature?
Summary
RCW 42.52.180 prohibits legislators and legislative staff from using public resources for campaign purposes. The Act does not provide the Board with jurisdiction over what the public may post in response to a caucus social media post.