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SB 0007 - Truth in Testimony Act

Tracking Level: Hot
Sponsor: Tarver,Ed 22nd
Last Action: 4/27/2010 - House Passed/Adopted
Senate Committee: S JUDY
House Committee: Judy
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:
Allows the chair of a legislative committee of subcommittee to require an oath from those testifying before the committee, attesting to the accuracy of the information presented.  Legislators are exempt. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Oath or affirmation may required at the discretion of the committee or subcommittee chair
  • Oath or affirmation attests to the accuracy of the testimony or data presented
  • Persons making false statements while under oath may be subject to penalty

POINTS TO CONSIDER:

  • Does not apply to members of the General Assembly

EFFECTIVE DATE:

Upon signature of the Governor or becoming law without such signature.

 


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