This bill grants the attorney general the power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum during pre-suit investigations to enforce civil rights laws. Witnesses summoned by the attorney general will be paid the same fees and mileage as witnesses in the superior court. The attorney general may also administer oaths, conduct hearings, and require written statements under oath. Any testimony or statement given under oath will be subject to perjury penalties. The bill also outlines notice requirements for examinations and allows for immediate production or examination of documents or persons if there is reason to believe they may be moved, concealed, altered, or destroyed. The bill specifies that no notice shall make improper or unreasonable requirements or require the production of privileged information. Any person who fails to comply with a notice served under this section may be fined up to $5,000. The bill specifies that any information, testimony, or documentary material obtained under the authority of this section can only be used for certain purposes, including investigations and enforcement actions related to civil rights and information exchange between law enforcement agencies. The bill also includes provisions regarding the identification of the authority authorizing the investigation or enforcement action and the effective date of the act. The Department of Justice indicates that the investigations, prosecutions, and enforcement related to this bill can be performed within the current budget and there would be no impact on state expenditures.