Complaint Opinion 04-01
Date
02/19/2004
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