PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revision of EEB rules regarding penalties.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 42.52 RCW, RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b).
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The amendments will revise current agency rules regarding penalties, chapter 292-120 WAC. The proposed changes will provide a "safe harbor" provision for state employees who are found to have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act while following a board approved agency policy.
Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Brian R. Malarky, Executive Director, 1125 Washington Street S.E., P.O. Box 40100, Olympia, WA 98504-0100, (360) 664-0871, (360) 664-0229.
May 21, 2001
Brian R. Malarky
Executive Director