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AZ HB2745

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tony Rivero

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Expands who can hold a witness in legislative contempt to include any committee or the president of the senate or speaker of the house, in addition to the full senate or house through resolution.

  • Requires witnesses be given notice and an opportunity for a hearing before a contempt order is issued, where they can present evidence showing why they are not in contempt.

  • Establishes three findings required for a contempt order: the witness had knowledge of the subpoena, had the ability to comply, and failed to comply.

  • Allows arrest of non-compliant witnesses by the sergeant-at-arms using either a contempt order signed by the chairperson or presiding officer, or a resolution signed by the presiding officer.

Legislative Description

Legislative subpoena; perjury; refusal; contempt

Legislature

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2026
Government Institutions2/26/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Government1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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