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2011 Senate Bill 5076: Providing subpoena authority to the department of financial institutions
Introduced by Sen. Steve Hobbs (Lake Stevens) (D) on January 12, 2011
To provide a process for the department to apply for court approval of an agency investigative subpoena that is authorized under law in cases when the agency seeks approval, or when court approval is required by Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution. The department may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application must adequately specify the documents, records, evidence, or testimony sought and must include a declaration made under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawful purpose. (Companion: HB 1039). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance Committee on January 12, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 21, 2011
Provides a process for the department to apply for court approval of an agency investigative subpoena that is authorized under law in cases when the agency seeks approval, or when court approval is required by Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution. The department may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application must adequately specify the documents, records, evidence, or testimony sought and must include a declaration made under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawful purpose.
Received in the House on February 3, 2011
Referred to the House Business & Financial Services Committee on February 3, 2011
To provide a process for the Department to apply for court approval of an agency investigative subpoena where the agency seeks approval, or where court approval is required by law or Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 15, 2011
To provide a process for the Department to apply for court approval of an agency investigative subpoena where the agency seeks approval, or where court approval is required by law or Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution.