Complaint Opinion 10-01
Date
03/23/2010
Number
10-01
Topic
Electronic newsletters-normal and regular conduct
Respondent
Rep. Jim McCune
Question/Complaint
Complaint alleged violation of RCW 42.52.180 when legislator used electronic legislative updates to express his opinion on pending legislation and invite readers to attend a legislative public hearing to support that opinion.
Summary
Under the facts of this case, the expression of his opinion and the invitation or request to others to participate in a public hearing in support of that opinion constituted normal and regular conduct of the Respondent's legislative office.Complaint dismissed for lack of reasonable cause to believe there was a violation of .180.