2017 House Bill 4432

Expand legislative subpoena power

Introduced in the House

March 29, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Graves (R-51)

To clarify the power of the state House or Senate, and certain committees, to compel testimony and order records from “any person or entity” relevant to a matter before a legislative committee. See also House Bill 4431, which expands legislative power by extending its targets to include local governments, authorities, school districts and community colleges, rather than just state agencies.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight

May 4, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 24, 2017

Passed in the House 67 to 40 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 30, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 5, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.