A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in State of Nevada v. Lacamera.

Bill: 116-sres-192
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-05-07
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Evidence and witnesses

Legislative rules and procedure

Members of Congress

Nevada

Senate
Latest action: action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2700; consideration: CR S2700-2701; text: CR S2699-2700)

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-05-07
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution authorizes (1) Ariana Morales, an employee of the Office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify in the case of <em>State of Nevada v. Lacamera</em>, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Cortez Masto and those employees in connection with this case.</p>

action_date: 2019-05-07
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution authorizes (1) Ariana Morales, an employee of the Office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify in the case of <em>State of Nevada v. Lacamera</em>, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Cortez Masto and those employees in connection with this case.</p>

tv_txt: III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 192 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 7, 2019 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation in State of Nevada v. Lacamera

Whereas, in the case of State of Nevada v. Lacamera , Case No. 19FN0945X, pending in the North Las Vegas Justice Court in Nevada, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Ariana Morales, an employee of the office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former Members and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Ariana Morales, an employee of the Office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, are authorized to testify in the case of State of Nevada v. Lacamera , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Cortez Masto and any current or former employees of the Senator's office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.