Complaint Opinion 23-04
Date
06/21/2023
Number
2023 - No. 4
Topic
Conflict of Interest
Respondent
Rep. Tarra Simmons
Question/Complaint
Has RCW 42.52.020 been violated when a legislator is employed by an organization that also employs a lobbyist?
Summary
No. As long as the legislator does not oversee the work of the lobbyist or set the legislative agenda there is no violation.