HB 1070 - DIGEST

Declares an intent that chapter 42.52 RCW shall not be read to limit a legislator's use of public resources to only investigating facts surrounding an issue or dispute involving constituents and a government office or government official, or between constituents.

Declares that a de minimis cost includes letters or electronic communication by a legislator advocating a personal position when gathering facts and investigating issues or disputes involving constituents and a government office or government official, or between constituents. All such letters and electronic communications are subject to public disclosure.