Penalty for ethics violations rises to $52K for WA state Rep. Tarra Simmons

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 340

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A state ethics panel has ordered Democratic state Rep. Tarra Simmons to pay roughly $52,000 in penalties and fees for multiple violations of Washington ethics laws.

Three weeks ago, the Legislative Ethics Board ruled the Bremerton lawmaker committed three violations of conflict of interest and special privilege laws. The board levied the maximum $5,000 penalty for each.

Its final order, dated Aug. 28 and released Wednesday, tacked …

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