46-1009. Pertinency of questions; explanation thereof, when required. Whenever a witness is testifying before an investigating committee which is exercising powers of compulsory process, and the witness questions the pertinency of a question he or she is required to answer or information he or she is required to supply, such witness shall be informed of the subject under inquiry, study or investigation and the connective reasoning whereby such question or requirement of information is pertinent thereto.
History: L. 1970, ch. 201, § 9; L. 1978, ch. 204, § 8; April 13.
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.