SB5143 amends ethics laws to clarify definitions, update reporting requirements, and establish new rules for state officers and employees.

SB5143 amends Washington's ethics laws by updating definitions and clarifying terms such as "agency," "gift," and "transaction involving the state." It specifies new reporting requirements for lobbyists, including details on expenditures and contributions. The bill also updates rules for state officers and employees regarding gifts, contracts, and post-employment activities. It establishes new administrative processes for institutions of higher education and university research employees, ensuring compliance with ethics rules.

SB5143 amends ethics laws to clarify definitions, update reporting requirements, and establish new rules for state officers and employees.

SB5143 amends Washington's ethics laws by updating definitions and clarifying terms such as "agency," "gift," and "transaction involving the state." It specifies new reporting requirements for lobbyists, including details on expenditures and contributions. The bill also updates rules for state officers and employees regarding gifts, contracts, and post-employment activities. It establishes new administrative processes for institutions of higher education and university research employees, ensuring compliance with ethics rules.