Subdivision 1. Commissions; committees. A joint legislative commission established by law and composed exclusively of legislators or a standing or interim legislative committee, by a two-thirds vote of its members, may request the issuance of subpoenas, including subpoenas duces tecum, requiring the appearance of persons, production of relevant records, and the giving of relevant testimony. Subpoenas shall be issued by the chief clerk of the house of representatives or the secretary of the senate upon receipt of the request. A person subpoenaed to attend a meeting of the legislature or a hearing of a legislative committee or commission shall receive the same fees and expenses provided by law for witnesses in district court.
Subd. 2. Service. Service of a subpoena authorized by this section shall be made in the manner provided for the service of subpoenas in civil actions at least seven days before the date fixed in the subpoena for appearance or production of records unless a shorter period is authorized by a majority vote of all the members of the committee or commission.
Subd. 3. Counsel. Any person served with a subpoena may choose to be accompanied by counsel if a personal appearance is required and shall be served with a notice to that effect. The person shall also be served with a copy of the resolution or statute establishing the committee or commission and a general statement of the subject matter of the commission or committee's investigation or inquiry.
Subd. 4. Attachment. To carry out the authority granted by this section, a committee or commission authorized by subdivision 1 to request the issuance of subpoenas may, by a two-thirds vote of its members, request the issuance of an attachment to compel the attendance of a witness who, having been duly subpoenaed to attend, fails to do so. The chief clerk of the house of representatives or the secretary of the senate upon receipt of the request shall apply to the district court in Ramsey County for issuance of the attachment.
Subd. 5. Failure to respond. Any person who without lawful excuse fails to respond to a subpoena issued under this section or who, having been subpoenaed, willfully refuses to be sworn or affirm or to answer any material or proper question before a committee or commission is guilty of a misdemeanor.
1971 c 227 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1988 c 469 art 1 s 1; 1992 c 385 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Section 3.012 — Legislative Day.
Section 3.02 — Evidence Of Membership.
Section 3.055 — Open Meetings.
Section 3.056 — Designation Of Successor Committee.
Section 3.06 — Officers And Employees.
Section 3.07 — Additional Employees.
Section 3.073 — Organization Of Special Session.
Section 3.08 — Election; Duties.
Section 3.082 — Members' Employment; Continuation.
Section 3.083 — Retention Of Seniority, Fringe Benefits And Tenure.
Section 3.084 — Lobbying Activities Prohibited.
Section 3.087 — Right Of Action In District Court.
Section 3.088 — Leave Of Absence.
Section 3.09 — Compensation Of Employees.
Section 3.095 — Legislative Employees, Leaves.
Section 3.096 — Transfer Of Leave.
Section 3.098 — Expense Reports.
Section 3.099 — Members; Compensation And Expenses, Flexible Sessions.
Section 3.101 — Living Expenses.
Section 3.103 — Special Session Living Expenses.
Section 3.15 — Punishment For Contempt.
Section 3.151 — Disturbing Legislature Or Intimidating Member.
Section 3.153 — Legislative Subpoenas.
Section 3.16 — Members, Officers, And Attorneys Excused From Court Duty.
Section 3.185 — Altering Draft Of Bill.
Section 3.19 — Engrossing And Enrolling.
Section 3.191 — Altering Engrossed Bill.
Section 3.192 — Requirements For New Or Renewed Tax Expenditures.
Section 3.195 — Reports To The Legislature.
Section 3.197 — Required Reports.
Section 3.199 — Accessibility In The Legislature's Information Technology.
Section 3.20 — Form Of Act; Submission.
Section 3.221 — Committees And Commissions To Consider Science And Technology Policy.
Section 3.222 — Science And Technology Policy.
Section 3.225 — Professional And Technical Service Contracts.
Section 3.226 — Contracts With Vendors Who Discriminate Against Israel Prohibited.
Section 3.227 — Certification Of Compliance With This Chapter.
Section 3.251 — Commission On Uniform State Laws.
Section 3.252 — Commissioners To Represent State.
Section 3.253 — No Compensation For Commissioners.
Section 3.30 — Legislative Advisory Commission.
Section 3.3005 — Federal Money; Expenditure Review.
Section 3.302 — Legislative Reference Library.
Section 3.3025 — Director Of Legislative Reference Library.
Section 3.303 — Legislative Coordinating Commission; Creation And Organization; Staff; Duties.
Section 3.305 — Legislative Coordinating Commission; Bicameral Legislative Administration.
Section 3.3056 — Committees; Task Forces.
Section 3.732 — Settlement Of Claims.
Section 3.7365 — Legal Counsel; Reimbursement.
Section 3.737 — Livestock Owners; Compensation For Destroyed Or Crippled Animals.
Section 3.7371 — Compensation For Crop Or Fence Damage Caused By Elk.
Section 3.738 — Injury Or Death Of Patient Or Inmate.
Section 3.739 — Injury Or Death Of Certain Inmates Or Persons.
Section 3.7393 — Consideration And Payment Of Claims.
Section 3.7394 — Effect Of Special Compensation Process; Relationship To Other Law.
Section 3.7395 — Public Assistance.
Section 3.7396 — Disposition Of Remnant Steel Of I-35w Bridge.
Section 3.749 — Legislative Claims; Filing Fee.
Section 3.751 — Contract Claims.
Section 3.754 — Budget Requests; Property Improvement Claims.
Section 3.755 — Damage By Escaping Inmates.
Section 3.757 — Release Of Opioid-related Claims.
Section 3.841 — Legislative Coordinating Commission.
Section 3.842 — Review Of Rules By Commission Or Committee.
Section 3.843 — Public Hearings By State Agencies.
Section 3.85 — Legislative Commission On Pensions And Retirement.
Section 3.855 — Employee Relations.
Section 3.8841 — Legislative Commission On Metropolitan Government.
Section 3.8842 — Legislative Commission On Minnesota Sports Facilities.
Section 3.8844 — Legislative Commission On Data Practices.
Section 3.8845 — Legislative Commission On Housing Affordability.
Section 3.885 — Legislative Commission On Planning And Fiscal Policy.
Section 3.8851 — Legislative Energy Commission.
Section 3.8853 — Legislative Budget Office.
Section 3.8854 — Legislative Budget Office Oversight Commission.
Section 3.8855 — Tax Expenditure Review Commission.
Section 3.888 — Legislative Commission On Cybersecurity.
Section 3.921 — Standing Committees As Interim Study Committees.
Section 3.9215 — Ombudsperson For American Indian Families.
Section 3.9216 — American Indian Community-specific Board.
Section 3.922 — Indian Affairs Council.
Section 3.9221 — Indian Tribes; Compacts To Be Negotiated.
Section 3.94 — Place Of Session.
Section 3.95 — Special Session In Event Of Attack.
Section 3.96 — Quorum And Vote Requirements.
Section 3.97 — Legislative Audit Commission.
Section 3.971 — Legislative Auditor.
Section 3.972 — Audits Of Agencies.
Section 3.974 — Distribution Of Written Report.
Section 3.9741 — Cost Of Certain Audits.
Section 3.975 — Duties Concerning Misuse Of Public Money Or Other Resources.
Section 3.978 — Auxiliary Powers.
Section 3.979 — Data Classification And Disclosure.
Section 3.987 — Local Impact Notes For State-mandated Actions.
Section 3.988 — Exceptions To Local Impact Notes.
Section 3.989 — Reimbursement To Local Political Subdivisions For Costs Of State Mandates.