Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Conflict of Interest
Respondent
Rep. Tarra Simmons
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Has RCW 42.52.020 been violated when a legislator is employed by an organization that also employs a lobbyist?
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
No. As long as the legislator does not oversee the work of the lobbyist or set the legislative agenda there is no violation.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document