Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Topic
Comments by legislator - jurisdiction
Respondent
Sen. Alex Deccio
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Respondent made a disparaging racist comment when referring to another legislator.
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
The Ethics Act does not address a legislator's use of a racist comment. Dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. RCW 42.52.320
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document