Contempt of legislature; class A misdemeanor

46-1014. Contempt of legislature; class A misdemeanor. (a) Contempt of legislature is: (1) Willfully making default when summoned as a witness by subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued by an investigating committee or either house of the legislature; or (2) Willfully failing to produce books, papers, documents or other records when required to do so by an investigating committee or either house of the legislature; or (3) Having appeared as required by a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum of an investigating committee or either house of the legislature, refusing to answer, under oath or affirmation, any question pertinent to the matter under inquiry. (b) Contempt of legislature is a class A misdemeanor. History: L. 1970, ch. 201, § 14; March 26. Source or prior law: 46-109, 46-110. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "The 1970 Kansas Legislature in Review," Robert F. Bennett, 39 J.B.A.K. 107, 186 (1970). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026