# KRS § 6.072: 6.072 Witnesses before General Assembly -- Privileges and compensation -- Oath

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 6.072
- **Heading:** 6.072 Witnesses before General Assembly -- Privileges and compensation -- Oath
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 6.072

## Text

6.072 Witnesses before General Assembly -- Privileges and compensation -- Oath.

(1) Witnesses attending the General Assembly, either house or a legislative committee

are entitled to the same privileges and immunities, and the same compensation, as

witnesses in other cases. When summoned by the Commonwealth, they shall be

paid out of the State Treasury.

(2) Chairmen of the committees of the Senate and House of Representatives may

administer all necessary oaths to any person who appears or is called to testify

before a committee of either house.

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