Advisory Opinion 97-09
Date
12/11/1997
Number
97-09
Requester
Rep. Ed Murray
Topic
Ballot Measures - Hearings - Normal and Regular Conduct
Issue/Question
Is it "normal and regular conduct" for a legislative committee to host a debate between proponents and opponents of a pending ballot measure two months before election day?
Summary
Under the facts presented, the debate would be a violation of RCW 42.52.180. Legislative committees may meet in a workshop environment to study and review ballot measures, subject to the conditions set forth in the opinion.