House Joint Resolution 176, sponsored by Representative Cochran, seeks to establish a joint committee composed of five members from the House of Representatives and five from the Senate to investigate the potential removal of Steven J. Mulroy from his position as District Attorney General for the Thirtieth Judicial District. The resolution outlines several serious ethical violations attributed to Mulroy, including participation in the illegal commutation of a criminal sentence, mismanagement of his office, failure to uphold victims' rights, and abuses of discretion that violate the separation of powers. The resolution emphasizes the need for due process in any removal proceedings, as mandated by the Tennessee Constitution.

The joint committee will have the authority to issue subpoenas and will convene to assess whether the alleged causes warrant a formal hearing on Mulroy's removal. If a hearing is deemed necessary, the committee will establish the rules and procedures for the hearing, provide Mulroy with written notice at least ten days in advance, and ultimately vote on whether to recommend his removal. The committee's findings will be reported to the General Assembly, which will then vote separately on the recommendation. If two-thirds of both houses vote for removal on any of the causes presented, Mulroy will be removed from office.