relative to the issuance of subpoenas in administrative proceedings.

HB 1665 would amend New Hampshire's Administrative Procedure Act to grant all parties in administrative hearings (such as regulatory or licensing cases) equal authority to subpoena witnesses and documents. This change directly affects individuals, businesses, and organizations participating in state agency proceedings by giving them the same subpoena powers currently available to government agencies under RSA 516:2-516:4. The bill requires administrative hearings to follow the same subpoena rules as court proceedings, ensuring consistent evidence-gathering procedures. It takes effect January 1, 2027, and does not alter substantive policies but standardizes procedural rights.