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AR SB173

Bill

Official Source

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Robert Thompson

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 25-16-705(a) to expand the Attorney General's subpoena power in litigation and investigations where state interests are involved
  • Grants the Attorney General authority to subpoena any person or compel production of books, records, or other documents held by any person
  • Authorizes the Attorney General to administer oaths for taking testimony from subpoenaed witnesses
  • Allows the Attorney General to exercise these powers before any tribunal, board, or commission in civil or criminal matters
  • Enables the Attorney General to gather evidence and testimony deemed necessary to adequately present the state's case

Legislative Description

To Provide Subpoena Power To The Attorney General.

Last Action

Senate Withdrawn by author.

3/23/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2011

Full Bill Text

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