VIII. Evidentiary Hearings

Evidentiary hearings were held on September 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2000. This proceeding was submitted upon the filing of reply briefs on October 30, 2000. The assigned Commissioner attended the PHC. The assigned ALJ presided over the evidentiary hearing. A final decision in this matter is being issued well within the 18-month statutory time period set forth in SB 960 (Stats. 1996, Ch.856, §1).