Complaint Opinion 21-06
Date
01/22/2022
Number
2021 – No. 6
Topic
Use of State Resources for Campaign Purposes
Respondent
Sen. Doug Ericksen
Question/Complaint
Has RCW 42.52.180 been violated when a member displays undated posters from his former campaign in his legislative office?
Summary
Yes. A legislative office is a “facility of an
agency” under RCW 42.52.180 and cannot be used for campaign purposes.