Complaint Opinion 23-09
Date
07/28/2023
Number
2023 - No. 9
Topic
Conflict of Interest
Respondent
Rep. Nicole Macri
Question/Complaint
Has RCW 42.52.020 been violated when a legislator, as a member of the Board of Directors for a non-profit organization, votes to approve an annual state legislative agenda?
Summary
Yes. A legislator who is a member of the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization that has a state legislative agenda must recuse herself from voting on such an agenda and being involved in any state legislative work done by the Board.