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Rh SENATE RESOLUTIONS

SENATE RESOLUTION No.1

(Roland )

DOLAN VS. LAUTENSCHLAGER ELECTION CONTEST

A resolution relating to the election contest in the Second Legislative District.

WHEREAS, Glenn R. Dolan of that part of Ward County constituting the Second Legislative District has filed with the secretary of state a notice of contest of election of Lester N. Lautenschlager of the Second Legislative District; and

WHEREAS, such notice of contest of election has been forwarded to the Senate; and

WHEREAS, the charges contained in said notice of contest should be investigated by the Senate;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Thirty-sixth Legislative Assembly:

That the President of the Senate appoint a special Senate Election Committee of five members for the purpose of conducting an investigation into the charges contained in the said notice of contest of election by the said Glenn R. Dolan;

Be It Further Resolved, that such committee shall have all power and authority necessary to investigate the charges contained in such notice of contest, which shall specifically include the following powers and authority :

1. Authority to subpoena witnesses;

2. Subpoena public and private records ;

3. To administer oaths or affirmations to all witnesses;

4. To apply to the Senate for the punishment of any witnesses for contempt or for any disobedience of a subpoena, a refusal to be sworn, or to answer as a witness;

5. To reduce the testimony to writing as the committee deems it advisable;

6. To conduct such hearing at such place or places as the committee may deem necessary or convenient;

7. That the committee be authorized to employ such personnel or other assistance as they may deem necessary;

Be It Further Resolved, that the expenses of such investigation as are authorized by the committee be paid from legislative funds, including subpoena fees and the mileage and fees of subpoenaed witnesses at the rates provided for witnesses of the district courts.

Filed January 13, 1959.