Montana SB16 allows legislative committees to find a witness in contempt for violating a legislative subpoena.

Montana SB16 amends the state's contempt law to allow legislative committees to hold a witness in contempt for neglecting or refusing to comply with a legislative subpoena. This includes both refusing to testify and failing to produce records as required. The bill specifies that a majority vote by the committee is needed to commit the witness for contempt, and such contempt is punishable as a misdemeanor. The changes in the law are effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Montana SB16 allows legislative committees to find a witness in contempt for violating a legislative subpoena.

Montana SB16 amends the state's contempt law to allow legislative committees to hold a witness in contempt for neglecting or refusing to comply with a legislative subpoena. This includes both refusing to testify and failing to produce records as required. The bill specifies that a majority vote by the committee is needed to commit the witness for contempt, and such contempt is punishable as a misdemeanor. The changes in the law are effective immediately upon passage and approval.