Senate OKs Bill Giving Arrest Power For Subpoenas

DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Senate has approved a campaign finance bill introduced in response to the actions of anti-tax advocate Douglas Bruce.

The Senate gave its final approval to the bill Tuesday. It would allow district judges to issue arrest warrants and impose fines on people who fail to show up on subpoenas for campaign finance violation complaints.

House Bill 1117 needs to go back to the House so lawmakers there can consider changes made to the Senate before it can be sent to the governor.

Last year, the Secretary of State's office wanted Bruce to testify about who financed three tax-slashing ballot proposals. Bruce said he was out of town and never appeared at the hearing.

Contempt charges were dropped, but he was compelled to answer questions from opponents.

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