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House Ethics Committee finds no probable cause in two matters, reiterates Rule 9 expectations
Summary
The House Ethics Committee reconvened and said an executive session voted unanimously that there was no probable cause in the Engen Hudson matter and in a separate case involving Representative Falconer. The chair read a statement reiterating behavioral expectations under Rule 9 and the panel adjourned.
At 3:30 the House Ethics Committee reconvened and announced that an executive session had voted unanimously that there was no probable cause in the Engen Hudson matter and in a separate case involving Representative Falconer.
The chair read a prepared statement saying the panel "wishes to clarify the expectations and norms of behavior for the body," noting that "House members are expected to attend assigned committees unless excused, do the work of the committee, and treat testifiers with dignity and respect." The statement also said it is incumbent upon members to "bring honor to the body and to uphold the public trust."
A committee member told those present that the executive session had reached its conclusions unanimously and that "probable cause has not been found in either case. So these cases are closed." The member declined further comment to the press and thanked staff — naming Ellen, Casey, Christian and Jennifer — and nonpartisan research for their assistance.
The committee said members would receive the chair's document with the clarified expectations and then adjourned.
The transcript records the vote as "unanimous," but does not provide a roll call or numerical tally of votes. The committee did not announce any additional actions or follow-up steps at the meeting's close.
