legislative subpoena; perjury; refusal; contempt
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Overview
This bill clarifies the process for handling situations where a witness refuses to comply with a legislative subpoena. If someone ignores or refuses to appear when subpoenaed, either the Senate or the House can declare them in contempt of the legislature. This allows for the arrest and bringing of the individual before the legislative body to address the refusal to comply with the subpoena.
Key provisions
- Legislative bodies (Senate and House) can declare a witness in contempt for refusing a subpoena.
- The chairperson of a committee or the President of the Senate/Speaker of the House can issue an order of contempt after a hearing.
- A resolution declaring contempt must be entered in the legislative journal.
- The Sergeant-at-Arms or a county sheriff can arrest a non-compliant witness.
- An order of contempt or a resolution must be countersigned by the Secretary of the Senate or Chief Clerk of the House.
- The witness must be given notice and an opportunity for a hearing to present evidence.
Who is affected
- Individuals subpoenaed by the Arizona Legislature
- Members of the Arizona Senate
- Members of the Arizona House of Representatives
- Legislative staff
- Witnesses providing testimony to the legislature
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