All motions, except those made at a pre-hearing conference, hearing or rehearing shall be in writing. The presiding member is authorized to rule upon any motion except a motion made before or during a hearing which would involve or constitute a final determination of the proceeding or a motion pursuant to K.A.R. 19-1-13. A presiding member may refer any motion to the hearing commissioners or commission for ultimate determination.
Kan. Admin. Regs. § 19-7-7