Bill > SJR0026

This resolution establishes a joint committee of five senators and five representatives to consider the potential removal of Steven J. Mulroy from his position as District Attorney General for the Thirtieth Judicial District. The committee is authorized to investigate four specific allegations against Mulroy: participating in an illegal sentence commutation, mismanaging his office, failing to respect crime victims' rights, and abusing discretionary powers in a way that infringes on legislative authority. The joint committee will have broad investigative powers, including issuing subpoenas, and is tasked with determining whether the allegations warrant a formal due process hearing. If a hearing is conducted, the committee will establish its own rules and procedures, vote on recommending removal for each allegation, and can recommend removal based on the cumulative effect of the allegations. Within ten days of concluding its investigation, the committee will report its findings to the speakers of the Senate and House of Representatives, who will then convene a joint convention to consider the report. Each legislative chamber will then vote separately, with a two-thirds majority required to remove Mulroy from office. The resolution ensures Mulroy receives at least ten days' notice of any hearing and the opportunity to be heard, in accordance with constitutional due process requirements.

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