Utah § 36-12-19 - Investigatory powers of the Legislature.
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§ 36-12-19. Investigatory powers of the Legislature.
36-12-19. Investigatory powers of the Legislature.
In the discharge of its legislative investigatory powers, the Legislature, or either chamber or any committee thereof, may:
| (1) | administer oaths; and |
| (2) | issue subpoenas, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of any papers, books, accounts, documents, other tangible things, and testimony, by following the procedures contained in Title 36, Chapter 14, Legislative Subpoena Powers. |
Amended by Chapter 425, 2024 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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