Complaint Opinion 24-04
Date
07/12/2024
Number
2024 – No. 4
Topic
Use of Public Resources for Private Gain
Respondent
Rep. Greg Cheney
Question/Complaint
Is RCW 42.52.160 violated when a legislator appears in a court matter during a break in legislative floor action while sitting in a hallway in the Legislative Building?
Summary
No. Per Board Rule 2, the use was de minimis, did not interfere with Respondent’s official duties and there was a public benefit to Respondent’s court appearance.