the State Government Committee may take any of the following
actions:
(1) Send for persons and papers and subpoena witnesses,
documents and other materials within the State Government
Committee's jurisdiction under the hand and seal of the chair
of the State Government Committee.
(2) Prepare and file pleadings and other legal documents
as necessary to implement the State Government Committee's
investigatory powers under House Rule 51;
and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that the State Government Committee
utilize its legislative powers to oversee and investigate
matters within its jurisdiction; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives provide the State
Government Committee with enhanced legislative oversight powers
as authorized under House Rules 45 and 51 to properly execute
its constitutional duties; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the chair of the State Government Committee,
on behalf of the State Government Committee and its
subcommittees, be authorized to take any of the following
actions:
(1) Send for persons and papers and subpoena witnesses,
documents and other materials within the State Government
Committee's jurisdiction under the hand and seal of the chair
and approved by the Speaker of the House of Representative.
(2) Prepare and file pleadings and other legal documents
necessary to implement the State Government Committee's
investigatory powers under House Rule 51;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Sergeant-at-Arms or other person
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