Advisory Opinion 97-10

​AT&T is hosting a charitable fundraiser for an art museum and is inviting legislators.  The event will feature a presentation of AT&T services at dinner followed by a complimentary entrance to the museum collection.

​The dinner portion would not violate the Ethics Act, RCW 42.52.150(5).  AT&T is the corporate sponsor; otherwise, the prohibition against registered lobbyists or lobbyist-employers purchasing admission, providing table hosting, or otherwise sponsoring the attendance of legislators or legislative staff on a third party basis would be applicable.  Admission to the museum is a non-incidental entertainment expense and subject to gift limitations. RCW 42.52.150.

Retained