Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Comments by Legislator - Jurisdiction
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Respondent allegedly used language deemed offensive by those present. Do the allegations confer jurisdiction on the board to proceed with the complaint proceedings?
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
No. The Ethics Act does not address a legislator's comments to others as described in the complaint. The complaint is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction over the subject-matter. RCW 42.52.320.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document