AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE

GENERAL LAWS

1. Line 83, engrossed, after for

strike

the remainder of line 83, all of line 84, and through hearing officer on line 85

insert

any factor that would cause a reasonable person to question the impartiality of the presiding officer or hearing officer, which may include bias, prejudice, financial interest, or ex parte communications; however, the fact that a hearing officer is employed by an agency as a hearing officer, without more, is not grounds for disqualification