Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
2/19/2004
Number
04-01
Topic
Comments by legislator - jurisdiction
Respondent
Sen. Alex Deccio
Question/Complaint

Respondent made a disparaging racist comment when referring to another legislator.

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

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