46-1002. Same; when powers exercised; rules; minimum size of subcommittee; open or closed meetings; secrecy or publication of testimony. An investigating committee may exercise its powers during sessions of the legislature, and also at or in connection with authorized meetings in the interim between sessions. Each investigating committee may adopt rules, not inconsistent with law or applicable rules of the legislature, governing its procedures, including the conduct of hearings. Whenever a subcommittee is exercising the powers of an investigating committee, such subcommittee shall be comprised of at least three (3) persons. An investigating committee may meet publicly or in executive session, and exercise powers of compulsory process in either. All or any part of testimony received by an investigating committee may be published or retained secret in accordance with the determination of such committee.
History: L. 1970, ch. 201, ยง 2; March 26.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 10 - Investigating Committees; Compulsory Process
46-1001 "Investigating committee" defined.
46-1003 "Compulsory process" defined.
46-1004 Investigating committees authorized to exercise compulsory process, when.
46-1005 Subject of inquiry or investigation; when authorized.
46-1006 Subpoenas; payment of witness fees and other expenses of compulsory process.
46-1007 Administration of oaths and affirmations.
46-1008 Subpoenas; time of issuance; preparation and signing; service; contents.
46-1009 Pertinency of questions; explanation thereof, when required.
46-1010 Information to witness of committee's authorization.
46-1013 Written statements of witness; receipt of documents; inclusion in record.
46-1014 Contempt of legislature; class A misdemeanor.