This bill is designed to make it easier and faster for the Arizona Legislature to enforce subpoenas during investigations. Under this bill, if someone receives a subpoena from the Legislature, knows about it, and has the ability to comply but chooses not to, a legislative committee or the President of the Senate/Speaker of the House can—after giving the person notice and a chance to explain—declare them in contempt without needing a vote from the entire chamber. Once someone is found in contempt, the sergeant-at-arms can arrest them if there is a signed order or resolution.
