The respondent, without the use of state facilities, sent a campaign fundraising letter to lobbyists with a postscript that appeared on its face to be a solicitation for sports tickets. Was this a violation of the Ethics Act?

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Type	Complaint
Date	1/23/2002
Number	01-04
Topic	Solicitation of lobbyists - special privileges - personal gain
Respondent	Rep. Steve Van Luven
Question/Complaint	The respondent, without the use of state facilities, sent a campaign fundraising letter to lobbyists with a postscript that appeared on its face to be a solicitation for sports tickets. Was this a violation of the Ethics Act?
Summary	Yes. RCW 42.070 and 42.52.140 prohibit legislators and legislative staff from soliciting lobbyists or lobbyist-employers for tickets to events, including sporting events. The respondent was fined.
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