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WA HB2046

Concerning ethics in public service rules governing certain legislative activity.


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Introduced
01/19/2022
In Committee
02/18/2022
Crossed Over
02/08/2022
Passed
03/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/11/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to ethics in public service rules governing certain legislative activity; and amending RCW 42.52.070, 42.52.160, 42.52.180, and 42.52.185.

AI Summary

This bill amends several provisions of the Washington state's ethics in public service laws. It clarifies that for legislators, activities within the scope of their employment include communications directly pertaining to legislative proposals and posting certain information on their official legislative websites, such as information about emergencies, holidays, and awards of distinction. The bill also specifies that it is not a violation of laws prohibiting the use of public resources for private gain for legislators or their staff to engage in these activities. Additionally, the bill places restrictions on when legislators can send newsletters or letters to constituents during election years.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective date 6/9/2022. (on 03/11/2022)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2046&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2046-S%20HBR%20FBR%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2046-S.SL.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/2046-S.PL.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2046-S%20HBR%20PL%2022.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2046-S%20SBR%20APS%2022.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2046-S%20SBR%20SGE%20OC%2022.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2046-S%20SBR%20SGE%20TA%2022.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2046-S%20SBA%20SGE%2022.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2046-S%20HBR%20APH%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2046-S.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2046%20HBR%20SGOV%2022.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2022 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2046%20HBA%20SGOV%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2046.pdf
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