Bill > SB29

This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 6.072 to establish a more formal process for witnesses testifying before various legislative bodies, including committees, interim committees, subcommittees, commissions, and task forces of the General Assembly. The bill requires that witnesses take an oath before giving testimony, similar to the oath administered in court, which involves swearing or affirming to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. If a witness refuses to take this oath, they will not be permitted to testify. The legislation also specifies that an oath taken in a previous meeting does not apply to future meetings, and that testimony given under oath will be subject to legal penalties outlined in KRS Chapter 523. Additionally, the bill mandates that all such meetings be recorded and transcribed. The changes aim to enhance the integrity and accountability of legislative proceedings by ensuring witnesses provide truthful testimony under the same formal conditions as in judicial settings.

Government Affairs

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb29.html