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 members 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 allegations against Mulroy, including ethical violations, 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 determine whether the allegations warrant a due process hearing. 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 based on the evidence presented. Following the committee's decision, a report will be filed with the respective speakers of the General Assembly, who will then convene a joint convention to act on the committee's recommendations. The resolution serves as formal notice to Mulroy of the General Assembly's intention to consider his removal from office.