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• <00:42:54.200> and ibhs certified gold star standard and ibhs certified gold star standard
• Is that a standard in insurance companies?
• Is that a standard in insurance companies?
• <03:52:52.399> for carriers to the same standards for carriers to the same standards for credentialing
• um promate a rule setting one standard um promate a rule setting one standard format<05:00:42.360

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up HB 297 with a non-germane amendment proposed by the Insurance Department to create the Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program. Commissioner DJ Beton explained that the program is intended to help homeowners reduce rising insurance premiums and avoid surplus lines coverage by funding proactive home and property improvements such as roof fortification, exterior and foundation work, flood protection, and tree removal. He said the proposal was developed after leadership asked for more statutory detail and for the idea to be vetted through policy committees rather than handled only in the budget process. Beton said the program would be funded by the first $1 million collected annually from the insurance premium tax, with grants of up to $10,000 awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. He described the program as modeled on similar efforts in other states, with means testing tied to the Department of Energy’s weatherization/home heating assistance criteria. He also said the department would administer the program using one existing staff position, with coordination through Treasury, and that unspent funds would roll over for several years before reverting to the general fund. Members asked about the unusual use of a non-germane amendment and how the bill would be handled procedurally, since the underlying bill and the new insurance proposal were unrelated. The chair explained that the amendment was being used as a vehicle to move the department’s proposal through the committee process and that the committee could later accept one part, both parts, or neither. No vote was taken in the portion of the meeting shown; the discussion ended with questions about administration, staffing, and the relationship between the underlying bill and the amendment.

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• Now, you may bring up the clean heat standard again. May bring up this propane.
• bring up the clean heat standard again. bring up the clean heat standard again.
• and renewable energy standards. and renewable energy standards.
• standards standards in<01:53:10.160> the<01:53:10.280> future,<01:53:10.680> those<
• <01:53:18.760> yet Uh if we if the if no standard yet Uh if we if the if no standard yet exists

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• This bill removes the medically necessary standard when it comes to treating someone rejecting their
• This bill removes the medically necessary standard when it comes to treating someone rejecting their
• These are much more complicated than, you know, your standard residential home appraisal.
• This bill sets a simple, reasonable standard.
• The bill requires standardized itemization of all lien-based medical bills.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• state that had imposed a specific 30-year standard.
• So I can just really speak to just the CI national standards.
• <00:30:08.240> Um<00:30:08.720> I to just the CI national standards.
• Um I to just the CI national standards.
• <00:30:39.440> according line with national standards according line with national standards

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2294, which would require condominium associations, boards, and managing agents to comply with declarations, bylaws, county ordinances, and state and federal laws, including mortgage lending requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as redundant, arguing existing law already requires compliance and provides penalties. Supporters, including condominium owners and board members, said the measure would clarify that associations are not “self-governing” in a way that exempts them from outside laws, and cited examples where local officials or police told residents to take issues back to their boards. Several supporters said the bill would reinforce board responsibility for permits, safety, and legal compliance. The committee noted 27 pieces of testimony, with 10 in support and 17 in opposition, and then moved on without taking a vote on the measure in the transcript provided. The committee also took up SB 2298, which would require common interest community proxy forms to include additional language explaining proxy selection options. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying the proposed language was inaccurate and would not improve consumer clarity unless significantly revised. Supporters argued that proxy forms are confusing and that clearer instructions would help homeowners understand how their votes are being used. Opponents said the added language would make the forms longer and more confusing, and suggested a separate instruction sheet or other educational material instead. Testimony also raised broader concerns about proxy voting being misused in some associations, with one witness urging that proxy voting be eliminated altogether. The committee reported 29 written testimonies, including seven in support, 19 in opposition, and three with comments, and again did not record a final vote in the excerpt. For SB 2300, which would shorten condominium reserve cash-flow projections from 30 years to 25 years, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would not make housing more affordable, would reduce transparency, and would increase the annual burden by giving associations less time to save for long-life components. The group suggested that if affordability is the goal, lawmakers should consider allowing future loans or special assessments with guardrails. Supporters of the bill said the shorter projection period would better reflect practical budgeting and help associations plan more realistically, though some supporters also warned against relying too heavily on loans and emphasized accountability and fiduciary responsibility. Other testimony stressed that the impact of changing the projection period would vary by association and that many owners are already struggling with rising fees. The discussion remained focused on testimony and policy concerns, with no final action on SB 2300 shown in the transcript.

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• AND IT MUST MEET OR EXCEED MINIMUM STANDARDS SET FORTH IN THE SPONSOR'S CODE OF CONDUCT.
• IT IS PATENTLY OFFENSIVE TO PREVAILING STANDARDS IN THE ADULT COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
• THAT'S BECOME A STANDARD TO DESCRIBE WHAT OBSCENITY IS.
• There is a standard rather than simply throwing everything together.
• AND WHAT I FEEL LIKE THE STANDARD IS, IS A STANDARD THAT MIGHT NOT APPLY TO YOU BUT APPLIES TO ME.

Bills: HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 796, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 589, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 1360, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 2337, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2391, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 1749, HB 3109, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2001, HB 2798, HB 107, HCR 29, SB 5, SB 262, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 106, HB 18, HB 48, HB 27, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 2986, HB 972, HB 502, HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 796, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 589, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 1360, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 2337, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2391, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 1749, HB 3109, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2001, HB 2798, HB 107, HCR 29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

Summary: The Florida House of Representatives conducted legislative business including prayer, pledge, and voting on multiple bills. Key legislation included HB 1105 expanding Florida Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility, HB 443 on charter school regulations (passed 83-23), and HB 1539 on materials harmful to minors (passed 81-29) after extensive debate about book challenges in schools. Other bills addressed education funding, law enforcement benefits, parole guidelines, and various local issues. The Speaker announced budget negotiations with the Senate have stalled, with disagreements over spending levels and tax cuts. The House will not meet this weekend as originally planned. Session adjourned until tomorrow at 10 AM.

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• to use a standard monitoring tool for reviewing charter schools.
• Gold standard not just for educational freedom but educational quality.
• In 1971, President Nixon removed the dollar from the gold standard.
• From the standards that currently exist. Representative Basabe.
• This is a standard not provable, and offenses people are going to go to jail for.

Bills: SB 5, SJR 3, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 48, HB 27, HB 144, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1775, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 3707, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 1757, HB 2986, HB 972, SB 365, SB 1786, SB 5, SJR 3, HB 14, HB 43, HB 36, HB 26, HB 149, HB 121, HB 206, HB 136, HB 3114, HB 2733, HB 1732, HB 3700, HB 467, HB 1130, HB 1846, HB 1442, HB 1147, HB 2176, HB 2701, HB 805, HB 2890, HB 1154, HB 1644, HB 2118, HB 1718, HB 2488, HB 2596, HB 2468, HB 484, HB 2578, HB 3204, HB 1041, HB 307, HB 685, HB 538, HB 2525, HB 3125, HB 2027, HB 2894, HB 3077, HB 106, HB 18, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 48, HB 27, HB 144, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1775, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 3707, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 1757, HB 2986, HB 972

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, tax exemption, intellectual disability

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• process across the enterprise so everyone's using the same standards to complete those assessments.
• assessment and that's a a standardized assessment and that's a a standardized process<00:13:13.519
• <00:13:16.399> to everyone's using the same standards to everyone's using the same standards
• approach in state government standard approach in state government and<00:25:20.159> I<00:25:
• sorry Mr Huffman um do you standards sorry Mr Huffman um do you have<01:12:09.440> any<01:12:

Bills: HF919, HF1192, HF212, HF214

Keywords: wastewater, infrastructure, funding, Litchfield, economic development, environmental compliance, Hastings, water treatment, PFAS, nitrates, bonds, capital investment, public health, HF212, Round Lake-Brewster, Independent School District No. 2907, school construction, school building, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption

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• <00:54:08.079> set team fully commits to the standard set team fully commits to the standard
• Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
• bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act<04:36:22.320><
• a bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards a bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act<04:59:06.240
• bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act<05:00:36.958><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• requiring DCS rather than the Arizona Department of Health Services to establish minimum security standards
• requiring DCS rather than the Arizona Department of Health Services to establish minimum security standards
• group foster homes rather than juvenile group homes, and the amendment details additional security standards
• The Senate amended the bill by revising required court findings and evidence standards, limiting findings
• The Senate amended the bill by revising required court findings and evidence standards limiting findings

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We made it more consistent with those standards. Exemptions were tweaked and expanded.
• we made it more consistent<00:09:22.399> with<00:09:22.640> those<00:09:22.800> standards
• <00:09:23.519> Um, consistent with those standards. Um, consistent with those standards.
• So we standardized that under parent, guardian, conservator. Um, opt-out changes.

Bills: HB351, HB351

Keywords: ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, data privacy, consumer rights, personal data, data protection, Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, 1136, house, all

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• This bill seeks to align New Mexico's regulations with industry standards.
• would think that the higher paid actors and actresses, I'm sure that they're gonna expect certain standards
• sure, I think my biggest thing, we just want to make sure that we don't get away from our health standards
• of, even if they had A health class That said, he said, look, you got to make sure these are the standards
• in maybe not all cosmetology, but in the health standards if they had something like that and possibly

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• And the bill establishes enforceable standards for agricultural waste management and near impaired waterways
• It requires the use of universal data exchange format, a standardized way to export digital tax data
• Um, in today's digital age, access to standardized data is crucial for efficiency, transparency, and
• A universal data exchange format would provide a standard.
• By adopting a standardized format, the state can improve efficiency, enhance public trust, and ensure

Bills: SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

Keywords: redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections

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• The bill establishes enforceable standards for agricultural waste management near impaired waterways
• It requires the use of universal data exchange format, a standardized way to export digital tax data
• In today's digital age, access to standardized data is crucial for efficiency, transparency, and ease
• A standardized data exchange format would streamline data sharing. ...between counties and third-party
• By adopting a standardized format, the state can improve efficiency, enhance public trust, and ensure

Bills: HB485, HB1367, HB1370, HB1827, HB1879, HB2032, HB2133, HB2357, HB3581, HB3830, HB4060, HB4085, HB4270, HB4979, HB5217, HB5268, HB5478, HJR96, HJR97, HJR119, HJR195, HJR209, SB4, SB23, SJR2, SJR85, SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code

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• Senate Bill 1241 aims to expand and the range of standardized college entrance examinations acceptable
• With this bill, universities can consider other standard assessments to determine both automatic and
• general admissions eligibility, broadening student access to various standard standardized tests aligned
• Likewise, the security of our examination has been vetted for highest standards by Florida, Arkansas,
• It's a betrayal, and it puts our standards, our students, and our economy at risk.

Bills: SB530, SB757, SB769, SB1085, SB1241, SB1242, SB1409, SB1878, SB2138, SB2314, SB2231, SB2361, SB2431, SJR59

Keywords: accreditation, postsecondary education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, program delivery, faculty recruitment, higher education, performance standards, student loan debt, degree programs, funding, students with disabilities, accessibility, enrollment, report, SB 1085, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Del Rio

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• been touched in too long, is necessary in order to bring our environmental protections up to 2025 standards
• However, it is critically important for us to hold people accountable to the environmental standards
• but also in a partnership in staff and in establishing the important science that underlies the standards
• or the Minnesota ambient air quality standards.
• . standards.

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

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• Wants to change a law to make the standard lower which goes against constitutional principles so that
• It's the highest standard. It's not preponderance. It's not clear and convincing.
• And the second we allow the government to lower the standard for its death.
• because the government can't reach the highest standard, then it shouldn't be coming in.
• And it needs to be at a high standard. So, and, and so rep cook or chair cook, this isn't like.

Bills: HB207, HB235

Keywords: HB 207, Texas Government Code, Section 411.201, license to carry, LTC, handgun license, concealed carry, federal judge, immigration judge, immigration court, U.S. immigration court, judicial security, firearm carry permit, Texas handgun license, federal judiciary, HB235, Texas, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, disabled veteran

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• Also, looking at widely accepted standards related to nutrition and the ingredients of food is important
• Part of the technology, unfortunately, is due to the Clean Air Act and the emission standards that's
• A lot of the issues that come up necessarily are related to those emission standards.
• Additionally, equipment must meet EPA emissions standards, and disabling this technology is illegal.
• The selling distributor of the OEM equipment is responsible for maintaining these standards.

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and first heard SB 1826 by Senator Martin, which would restrict ultra-processed foods served to public school students during the school day. Senator Martin said the bill is aimed only at government-purchased food in public schools, not parents’ lunches or after-school sales, and argued it is intended to protect children’s health and school performance. Members questioned the bill’s definition of ultra-processed food, its scope during the school day, and possible cost and compliance issues. Senator Rouson offered a friendly amendment extending the compliance date from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026, and the committee adopted it. Several industry groups and associations spoke against the bill, citing lack of a clear definition, FDA preemption concerns, costs, and the risk of a state-by-state patchwork; Moms for Liberty waived in support. Senator Martin then temporarily postponed the bill for further work. The committee next took up CS for SB 1132 by Senator Truenow on consumers’ right to repair certain equipment, including agricultural equipment and portable digital devices. An amendment by Senator Boyd was adopted to exclude security and life-safety systems and remove automobile-related provisions. Public testimony included opposition from TechNet, which said the bill is unnecessary because repair parts, tools, and manuals are already available and asked for changes to make the bill prospective and remove the private right of action. Agricultural equipment dealers and manufacturers testified against the bill, arguing that current repair resources and a memorandum of understanding with the Farm Bureau already address repair access, while warning that the bill could undermine dealer margins, parts inventory, training programs, safety, cybersecurity, and emissions compliance. Some members supported the concept but noted the bill still needed work. The committee voted 4-0 to report CS for SB 1132 favorably. The meeting concluded with a presentation from Florida 4-H youth leaders on the organization’s impact and goals. The presenters described 4-H’s role in leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living, highlighted statewide participation and camp programs, and asked for continued support for camp improvements, especially the Camp Cherry Lake revitalization effort. Senators praised the students’ presentations and the value of 4-H before the committee adjourned.

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• We have a duty to uphold proper standards for our disabled kids so all children may enjoy their right
• We have a duty to uphold proper standards for our disabled kids so all children may enjoy their right
• standards for our disabled<01:08:33.480> Kiki<01:08:34.199> so<01:08:34.480> all
• like bulletproof, and it's probably going to cost construction maybe about two to four times the standard
• four times the cost that its standard four times the cost that its standard cost<01:11:13.120>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This includes such topics as type of gaming activity, fees for state regulation, standards of operation
• We believe these amendments strengthen... ...transparently, and with the highest standard of integrity
• So we have committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, integrity, and guest
• years ago, if we take a look at the third bullet point here, we implemented a vetting process as our standard
• risk for the tribe as possible. ...as well as the gamer, which is also consistent with industry standards

Summary: The joint hearing of the Senate Business, Trade, and Economic Development Committee and the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee focused on proposed amendments to the tribal-state gaming compacts for the Tulalip Tribes and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Washington State Gambling Commission staff explained the compact approval process under IGRA and said the parties had reached tentative agreement; the commission and ex officio members will take public comment and vote at an August 28 special meeting on whether to forward the compacts to the governor or return them for further negotiation. Tulalip Chairman Hazen Chappell described the tribe’s long history of gaming in Washington and emphasized that gaming revenues support governmental services, jobs, charitable giving, and community support. Commission advisor Johnny Bray said the Tulalip restated compact consolidates 12 prior amendments, reorganizes and updates appendices, removes some outdated provisions, and includes higher wager limits, jackpot sharing, and the option to increase player terminal allocation in stages. Chappell also noted the tribe’s ongoing responsible gaming efforts and community support, including aid for wildfire-affected families. For the Cowlitz Tribe, Chairman William Ayala and Ilani Casino President Kara Fox LaRose described the tribe’s history, community programs, and the resort’s growth. The proposed sixth amendment would raise gaming station wager limits up to $1,000, create a special higher-limit player process with financial suitability and anti-money-laundering checks, strengthen responsible gaming signage and marketing requirements, allow temporary gaming areas, and adjust TLS ticket pricing through the most favored nation process. Committee members asked about self-exclusion and credit practices; Cowlitz gaming officials said hundreds of people have used the self-exclusion program and that higher-limit play is tied to substantial credit/front-money requirements. No votes were taken at the hearing, and the meeting ended with closing remarks and adjournment.

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• Could you reread the standard that you set for what the accusation is?
• I have a comment about that standard, but I'll begin my presentation with it. Okay.
• The standard, I think, that was just recited is inaccurate.
• I think the actual standard is who they can't benefit is themselves, and that's why I think the board
• And the summary judgment standard says if they don't make that allegation, then they lose.

Summary: The Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings held oral argument before the Legislative Ethics Board in the matter of Representative Tara Simmons, docketed as Legislative Ethics Board case 2025-5. The hearing concerned Simmons’ motion for summary judgment in an ethics complaint alleging violations of RCW 42.52.020 (conflicts of interest) and RCW 42.52.070 (special privileges), based on her work involving an EEC proviso, her employment relationship with EEC, a campaign surplus donation connected to AEJG and Jerry Stone, her involvement in an AEJG-EEC subcontract dispute, and related text messages with Anthony Powers. No evidence was taken; the session focused on legal argument over whether the alleged facts, if accepted as true, were sufficient to establish violations as a matter of law. Simmons’ counsel argued the complaint was legally insufficient because the alleged actions benefited her employer or others, not Simmons herself, and that existing board opinions allow legislators to support employers absent a direct personal benefit. He also argued the board was effectively trying to adopt a new bright-line rule prohibiting legislators from funding employers, which he said would be an improper retroactive change. Board staff, through Assistant Attorney General Julia Eisentrout, opposed summary judgment and argued the facts were enough to show Simmons had an indirect financial or other interest in EEC’s funding, that her job duties and legislative actions created conflicts, and that her actions around the donation, subcontract dispute, and text messages could be viewed as using her position to secure special privileges. A board member asked whether the allegations themselves were sufficient and whether the standard required assuming the facts as alleged; staff responded that the motion failed because the record contained sufficient facts to proceed, and that any factual disputes should be resolved at hearing. After rebuttal, the ALJ closed the oral argument and turned the matter over to the Legislative Ethics Board for deliberation. No ruling was issued during the hearing, and the board was to decide whether to grant the summary judgment motion or set the case for an evidentiary hearing.