Complaint Opinion 24-08
Date
07/10/2024
Number
2024 – No. 8
Topic
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Respondent
Rep. Joel McEntire
Question/Complaint
Does the Board have subject matter jurisdiction over what a legislator is alleged to have posted on his personal social media account?
Summary
No. As the Board has held in several previous opinions, it lacks subject matter jurisdiction over a legislator’s personal social media account.
The staff dismissal of this complaint was appealed. The Board affirmed the staff dismissal.