Advisory Opinion 95-01
Date
02/09/1995
Number
95-01
Requester
Board’s own motion
Topic
Precedents from Senate, House, and Joint Ethics Board Opinions
Issue/Question
Which of the earlier opinions of the House, Senate, and Joint Legislative Ethics Boards have precedential value in the interpretation of the recently enacted (1994) Ethics in Public Service Act?
Summary
The Board adopted precedents in three areas: (1) "citizen-legislator" opinions; (2) "legislative advice and assistance" opinions; and (3) "improper means" opinions.
Review outcome
Parts of the opinion are retired