Word: commissioner
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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In testifying for the adoption of the bill in its present form, Johnston urged the retention of the subpoena provision. He argued the commission would be nothing more than a "joke" without the authority to summon those individuals who have information pertinent to the investigation. The subpoena power would also...
Bellotti, who would either serve on the commission or designate a subordinate to the position, told the committee he would not comply with the stipulation if the information requested applied to pending prosecutions. He seemed to be questioning the principle of accountability between branches of the government when he said...
The question of immunity encountered opposition even among committee members. Some members said that transactual immunity is perhaps too broad a power with which to equip the commission. The attorney general and various committee members recommended a policy of "use immunity"--immunity with regard to specifics--as a substitute for...
The bill's provision allowing the commission to make direct presentments to grand juries brought additional references to the doctrine of separation of powers from Bellotti. He insisted the power of prosecution remain with the executive branch. The majority of the committee members, all lawyers, seemed to agree. State Rep...
A lunch recess and an afternoon session at which any citizen could testify followed the morning's official testimony. Gone were the cameras, gone were the staff aides, gone were even a majority of the committee members. The members who did return bore their task of listening to the public...