The bill amends RCW 42.52.180 to clarify the regulations surrounding the use of public facilities by state officers and employees in relation to campaign activities. It maintains the prohibition against using agency resources for election campaigns or ballot propositions but introduces specific exceptions. Notably, it allows for the display of previous campaign memorabilia within a legislative office, which is defined as materials from past political campaigns that are no longer active and are used for historical, commemorative, or decorative purposes.

Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "official legislative website" to include a legislator's official social media accounts. It also clarifies that the official legislative websites of legislators running for re-election cannot be altered during a specified period, except for necessary updates. The bill aims to ensure that while state resources are protected from campaign misuse, there is room for historical recognition of past campaigns within legislative offices.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 42.52.180