The committee on finance of the house of representatives is authorized in the performance of its duties as provided in §§ 22-6-10 — 22-6-12 to require the attendance of any state employee by subpoena or otherwise and to require the production of books, papers, and documents which are necessary for its work.
Subpoena power
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-6-13., under Chapter 22-6 Committees and Staff.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-6-13.