Reform implication · 16 cases
Searchable legislative ethics record
You can't compare Legislative Ethics Board rulings against legislators today without a law degree and a free weekend. The LEB enforcement-pattern cases consistently flag the absence of a public, searchable database of complaints, dispositions, and penalties.
- The Washington State Legislative Ethics Board is the body responsible for policing conflicts of interest, use of public resources for political campaigns, gift limits, outside employment restrictions, and related conduct by every member…Structural failureAggregate liability
- The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) issued Opinion 25-38 on May 3, 2026, concerning a complaint against Rep. Tarra Simmons. The complaint is alleged to involve the use of surplus campaign funds; a formal LEB opinion on this date indicates…Special privileges
- A complaint was filed against Washington State Rep. Lisa Parshley alleging a conflict of interest. The complaint was reviewed by the Washington State Legislative Ethics Board (LEB), which issued Opinion 25-37 on December 15, 2025.Conflict of interest
- The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) docket lists Case 25-09 as filed October 27, 2025, naming House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and additional respondents. The alleged conduct is described as "Campaign and use of public resources for Private…Misuse of public resourcesRule gaming
- A complaint was filed against four respondents identified in the Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) docket as Troyer, Wirtz, Handy, and Wold. The alleged conduct is described as "Campaign and use of public resources for Private Gain." The LEB…Misuse of public resources
- A complaint was filed against Washington State Rep. Michelle Caldier alleging she received special privileges. The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) reviewed the complaint and issued Opinion 25-02 on May 22, 2025.Special privileges
- A complaint was filed against Washington State Rep. Emily Alvarado alleging a conflict of interest related to outside employment. The complaint was reviewed by the Washington State Legislative Ethics Board (LEB), which issued Opinion 25-11…Conflict of interest
- A complaint was filed against the Washington State House Democratic Caucus alleging it blocked a user from an official caucus social media account. The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) reviewed the complaint and issued Opinion 25-03 on April…Misuse of public resources
- A complaint was filed against Washington State Rep. Janice Zahn alleging a conflict of interest related to outside employment. The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) reviewed the complaint and issued Opinion 25-04 on April 10, 2025.Conflict of interest
- A complaint was filed against Washington State Rep. Amy Walen alleging a conflict of interest related to outside employment. The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) reviewed the complaint and issued Opinion 25-06 on April 10, 2025.Conflict of interest
- A complaint was filed against Washington State Rep. David Hackney alleging a conflict of interest. The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) reviewed the complaint and issued Opinion 25-01 on March 4, 2025 — the first LEB opinion issued in 2025.Conflict of interest
- A complaint was filed against Washington State Sen. Jeff Wilson alleging failure to respond to a public disclosure request for text messages sent or received on his official legislative phone. The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) reviewed…Misuse of public resources
- A complaint was filed against Washington State Sen. Yasmin Trudeau alleging that her official legislative website was altered during election season. The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) reviewed the complaint and issued Opinion 24-10.Misuse of public resources
- A complaint was filed against Washington State Sen. Manka Dhingra alleging that her official legislative website contained incorrect information. The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) reviewed the complaint and issued Opinion 24-09.Misuse of public resources
- A complaint was filed against then-Washington State Sen. Mark Mullet alleging use of public resources for campaign purposes. The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) reviewed the complaint and issued Opinion 24-06 on June 4, 2024.Misuse of public resources
- A complaint was filed against Washington State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña alleging use of public resources for private gain. The Legislative Ethics Board (LEB) reviewed the complaint and issued Opinion 24-01.Misuse of public resources