This bill amends the Administrative Procedure Act by adding a new provision that grants all parties involved in administrative proceedings the authority to subpoena witnesses and documents. Specifically, it introduces a new paragraph (IX) to RSA 541-A:30-a, stating that all parties in any proceeding under this chapter, as well as any other administrative hearings, will have equal authority to issue subpoenas. This authority is aligned with the existing provisions outlined in RSA 516:2 through RSA 516:4.

The bill does not delete any existing legal language but rather enhances the current law by ensuring that all parties have the same subpoena powers in administrative proceedings. The effective date for this new provision is set for January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 541-A:30-a
HB1665 text: 541-A:30-a