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House approves bill expanding special investigative-committee powers after heated debate
Summary
The House passed HB 1,001, which broadens investigative-committee subpoena and limited-immunity authorities and narrows public-access rules for some meetings; the measure passed 67–6 after extensive debate and several failed amendments.
The Utah House on July 17 approved House Bill 1,001, legislation that clarifies and expands the powers of special legislative investigative committees, including limited subpoena authority and narrow provisions allowing certain committee proceedings and records to be held or classified as protected. The bill passed the House 67–6 and will be transmitted to the Senate.
Representative Dean, sponsor of the bill, told members the measure enables investigative committees to issue subpoenas, work with legislative counsel to grant limited immunity to witnesses, and hold some interviews or investigatory review in private until the committee completes its work. Dean said the changes…
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