The president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives and the chairman of every committee of either body may administer an oath to a witness appearing before the respective bodies. A person who wilfully swears or affirms falsely concerning any matter material to the subject under investigation or inquiry is guilty of perjury and upon conviction is punishable by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 24. Legislature and Lobbying
Chapter 25. Witnesses; Subpoena; Contempt
Sec. 24.25.010. Issuance and form of subpoena.
Sec. 24.25.020. Service of subpoena.
Sec. 24.25.030. Disobeying subpoena or refusing to testify.
Sec. 24.25.040. Arrest for disobedience to subpoena.
Sec. 24.25.050. Witness fees and mileage.
Sec. 24.25.060. Oath and penalty for violation of oath.
Sec. 24.25.070. Grant of immunity on claim of privilege of self-incrimination.
Sec. 24.25.080. Punishment for disobedience to subpoena or refusal to testify.