Rep. Rich Wills, R-Glenns Ferry, moved that no further action be taken against Rep. Phil Hart by the House Ethics Committee, and the complaints are now considered resolved by the committee. “I believe what we've observed here today on Rep. Hart has just been a huge concession on Rep. Hart's side,” he said. “Looking at all the things that have happened in the last two days, I believe that there has been a great deal of resolution.” Rep. Dell Raybould seconded the motion, saying it's in recognition that Hart has now voluntarily withdrawn as vice chairman of the House transportation committee. The motion then passed unanimously/Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise. (Photo/Betsy Russell: Phil Hart, left, and Vito Barbieri, after House Ethics Committee hearing)

• Jaquet: 'I think we sent him a message'
• Hart: 'I think the complaints will keep coming'
• Hart: 'How many times might I be standing here?'
• Hart: Hope to 'end it right here', rather than debate ethics case in full House
• Hart: 'I don't have a pristine past'
• Hart offers to step down from vice chairmanship to avoid ethics action
• Hart: 'I apologize'
• Barbieri, speaking for Hart, sez ethics rules need to be 'cleaned up'
• Barbieri accompanies Hart to House Ethics Committee hearing

Question: Is this a fair exchange: House Ethics Committee dropping complaint against Hart in exchange for his willingness to give up vice chairmanship of Transportation Committee?