Indiana § 2-1-15-50 - Senate District 50

§ 2-1-15-50. Senate District 50

Sec. 50. Senate District 50 consists of the following:

COUNTIES:

Warrick County

Vanderburgh County PRECINCTS:

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As added by P.L.221-2021, SEC.17.

IC 2-2ARTICLE 2. REPEALEDRepealed by P.L.1-1993, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.1ARTICLE 2.1. LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS AND PROCEDURES

Ch. 1.Legislative Sessions and Procedures Law of 1971 Ch. 1.2.Emergency Sessions Ch. 2.Repealed Ch. 3.Repealed Ch. 4.Legislative Bolting

IC 2-2.1-1Chapter 1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures Law of 1971

2-2.1-1-1Definitions 2-2.1-1-2First regular session 2-2.1-1-2.5First regular technical session 2-2.1-1-3Second regular session 2-2.1-1-3.5Second regular technical session 2-2.1-1-4Special sessions 2-2.1-1-5Repealed 2-2.1-1-6Organization of senate 2-2.1-1-7Organization of house of representatives 2-2.1-1-7.5Equal political party affiliation by house members; election of speaker and principal clerk; rules 2-2.1-1-8Procedure for each house at organizational meeting 2-2.1-1-9Standing committee appointments 2-2.1-1-10Filing of bills and resolutions 2-2.1-1-11Preparation of calendar 2-2.1-1-12Bills or resolutions; signatures; time for presentation to governor 2-2.1-1-13Bills passed during regular technical session; signatures; time for presentation to governor

IC 2-2.1-1-1Definitions Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Bill" includes a bill and a joint resolution.

(2) "Term of the general assembly" means that two (2) year period of time extending from the first Wednesday after the first Monday in November of any even-numbered year until, but not including, the first Wednesday after the first Monday in November of the next even-numbered year.

(3) "Session" refers to any of the following:

(A) A regular session of the general assembly.

(B) A regular technical session of the general assembly.

(C) A special session of the general assembly.

(4) "Special session" means that period of time during which the general assembly is convened in session upon the proclamation and call of the governor under Article 4, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.4-1995, SEC.3; P.L.64-2021, SEC.2; P.L.201-2023, SEC.35.

IC 2-2.1-1-2First regular session Sec. 2. (a) The first regular session of each term of the general assembly shall convene on the third Tuesday after the first Monday of November of each even-numbered year to do the following:

(1) Organize itself.

(2) Elect its officers.

(3) Receive the oath of office.

(b) If a special session is called before the date set in subsection (a), then the organization, election, and receiving the oath of office shall be held on the first day of the special session.

(c) The general assembly shall then adjourn until a day:

(1) certain fixed by a concurrent resolution; or

(2) when the gavel of each house falls in the presence of a quorum whether or not a day certain to reconvene in session has been fixed.

(d) The general assembly shall reconvene in session no later than the fourth Monday in January of the following year.

(e) The first regular session of each term of the general assembly shall adjourn sine die not later than April 29 in any odd-numbered year beginning after December 31, 2022.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2; Acts 1973, P.L.1, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.4-1995, SEC.4; P.L.133-2021, SEC.2; P.L.201-2023, SEC.36.

IC 2-2.1-1-2.5First regular technical session Sec. 2.5. (a) The first regular technical session of the general assembly shall convene on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in June of each odd-numbered year.

(b) Only the following may be considered and acted upon during a first regular technical session:

(1) Bills enacted during the first regular session vetoed by the governor.

(2) Bills to correct conflicts among bills enacted during the first regular session.

(3) Bills to correct technical errors in bills enacted during the first regular session.

(c) The first regular technical session must adjourn sine die before midnight after it convenes.

(d) The first regular technical session is not required to convene if the speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate jointly issue an order finding that the purposes for which a regular technical session may meet under subsection (b) do not justify the cost and inconvenience of meeting in a regular technical session.

(e) If the general assembly does not meet in a regular technical session under this section, the general assembly shall consider and act upon vetoes of bills enacted during the first regular session at the next second regular session.

(f) For purposes of Article 5, Section 14 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, the first regular technical session is not considered a regular session if the general assembly does not consider or act upon vetoes of bills enacted during the first regular session under this section.

As added by P.L.4-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2021, SEC.3; P.L.201-2023, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.1-1-3Second regular session Sec. 3. (a) The second regular session of each term of the general assembly shall convene on the third Tuesday after the first Monday of November of each odd-numbered year. The general assembly shall then adjourn until a day:

(1) certain fixed by a concurrent resolution; or

(2) when the gavel of each house falls in the presence of a quorum whether or not a day certain to reconvene in session has been fixed.

(b) The general assembly shall reconvene in session no later than the fourth Monday in January of the following year. The second regular session of each term of the general assembly shall adjourn sine die not later than March 14 in any even-numbered year.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2; Acts 1973, P.L.1, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.4-1995, SEC.6; P.L.201-2023, SEC.38.

IC 2-2.1-1-3.5Second regular technical session Sec. 3.5. (a) The second regular technical session of the general assembly shall convene on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in May of each even-numbered year.

(b) Only the following may be considered and acted upon during a second regular technical session:

(1) Bills enacted during the second regular session vetoed by the governor.

(2) Bills to correct conflicts among bills enacted during the second regular session.

(3) Bills to correct technical errors in bills enacted during the second regular session.

(c) The second regular technical session must adjourn sine die before midnight after it convenes.

(d) The second regular technical session is not required to convene if the speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate jointly issue an order finding that the purposes for which a regular technical session may meet under subsection (b) do not justify the cost and inconvenience of meeting in a regular technical session.

(e) If the general assembly does not meet in a regular technical session under this section, the general assembly may consider and act upon vetoes of bills enacted during the second regular session at the next first regular session.

(f) For purposes of Article 5, Section 14 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, the second regular technical session is not considered a regular session if the general assembly does not consider or act upon vetoes of bills enacted during the second regular session under this section.

As added by P.L.4-1995, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.39.

IC 2-2.1-1-4Special sessions Sec. 4. A special session of the general assembly, called by the governor as provided in Article 4, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, shall continue for not more than thirty (30) session days nor more than forty (40) calendar days following the day upon which it is commenced.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.242-2025, SEC.9.

IC 2-2.1-1-5RepealedFormerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1995, SEC.16.

IC 2-2.1-1-6Organization of senate Sec. 6. (a) The president of the senate shall preside at the organizational meeting during the election of the president pro tempore and other officers of the senate.

(b) The oath of office shall be administered to senators-elect by the chief justice of the supreme court of Indiana, or an associate justice designated by the chief justice.

(c) The president pro tempore and such other officers as may be determined by the standing rules and orders of the senate shall be elected. The oath of office shall be administered to the president pro tempore by the chief justice, and to the other officers by the president of the senate.

(d) In the event there is no president or the president is absent or unable to serve, the chief justice of the supreme court or an associate justice designated by the chief justice shall preside during the election of the president pro tempore and, upon being elected and sworn, the president pro tempore shall take the chair and conduct the further business of the senate until the vacancy in the office of president is filled, if there is no president, or until the president is able to serve, if the president is absent or unable to serve.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.2-1998, SEC.1; P.L.242-2025, SEC.10.

IC 2-2.1-1-7Organization of house of representatives Sec. 7. (a) The Secretary of State shall preside at the organizational meeting during the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(b) The oath of office shall be administered to representatives-elect by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana, or an associate justice designated by the Chief Justice.

(c) Subject to section 7.5 of this chapter, the Speaker shall be elected. The oath of office shall be administered to the Speaker of the House by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or an associate justice designated by the Chief Justice.

(d) Upon being elected and taking the oath of office, the Speaker shall take the chair and conduct the further business of the House, including the election and swearing in of such other officers as may be determined by the standing rules and orders of the House of Representatives.

(e) In the event there is no Secretary of State or he is absent or unable to serve, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or an associate justice designated by the Chief Justice shall preside during the election of the Speaker.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.9-1995, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.1-1-7.5Equal political party affiliation by house members; election of speaker and principal clerk; rules Sec. 7.5. (a) This section applies only if the number of members of the house of representatives affiliated with one (1) political party equals the number of members of the house of representatives affiliated with a different political party.

(b) For purposes of this section, an individual is considered to be affiliated with a political party if the individual was:

(1) the nominee (as defined in IC 3-5-2.1-68) of that political party for election to the office to which the individual was elected at the previous general election; or

(2) selected by that political party to fill a candidate vacancy or a vacancy in the office under IC 3-13 for the office the individual currently holds.

(c) The speaker of the house of representatives and the principal clerk of the house of representatives shall be elected by the members of the house of representatives affiliated with the political party whose:

(1) candidate was elected governor at the previous general election; or

(2) candidate was elected secretary of state at the previous general election, if the governor was not elected at the previous general election.

(d) The rules that governed the house of representatives before the previous general election shall govern the house of representatives after the general election until those rules are amended as provided in those rules.

As added by P.L.9-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.1.

IC 2-2.1-1-8Procedure for each house at organizational meeting Sec. 8. (a) Upon the election of the officers in each house, the membership of each house shall adopt standing rules and orders for their respective houses, and joint rules for conducting the business in the two houses.

(b) Each house, by rule, shall determine such other business as the respective houses may perform at the organizational meeting.

(c) The rules, as adopted, shall govern the respective houses for that term of the general assembly, unless amended or suspended.

(d) The officers elected at the organizational meeting shall serve for that entire term of the general assembly, unless removed, suspended, or unable to serve.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.242-2025, SEC.11.

IC 2-2.1-1-9Standing committee appointments Sec. 9. (a) The appointments to the standing committees of the two houses of the general assembly shall be made and announced by the speaker and the president pro tempore, in accordance with the rules of each chamber, respectively.

(b) At the reconvening in January of the first session of the term, the lists of appointments to the standing committees shall be read in their respective houses and recorded in the journals thereof.

(c) The members of the standing committees shall serve for the term of the general assembly in which they are appointed, in accordance with the rules of their respective chambers, unless removed, suspended or unable to serve.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.242-2025, SEC.12.

IC 2-2.1-1-10Filing of bills and resolutions Sec. 10. Bills and resolutions may be filed and assigned to committees according to the rules of each house. During any session the standing committees of the House and Senate may announce and hold public hearings on any bill or resolution assigned to them upon the authorization of the Speaker of the House or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, respectively, but may take no action with regard to its disposition until it is introduced according to the rules of the house of origin.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.242-2025, SEC.13.

IC 2-2.1-1-11Preparation of calendar Sec. 11. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall prepare a calendar in accordance with the rules of the House and Senate, respectively.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.6, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.242-2025, SEC.14.

IC 2-2.1-1-12Bills or resolutions; signatures; time for presentation to governor Sec. 12. (a) This section does not apply to bills passed during a regular technical session.

(b) The presiding officers of the house of representatives and the senate shall sign each bill or joint resolution passed under Article 4, Section 25 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana:

(1) in accordance with Article 4, Section 25 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana and the timeline set forth in the joint rules of the house and senate; and

(2) not later than seven (7) calendar days after sine die adjournment of the regular or special session of the general assembly at which the bill or joint resolution was passed.

(c) A bill that has been signed under subsection (b) must be presented to the governor not later than seven (7) calendar days after sine die adjournment of the regular or special session of the general assembly at which the bill was passed.

As added by P.L.3-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1995, SEC.8; P.L.64-2021, SEC.3; P.L.133-2021, SEC.4; P.L.137-2021, SEC.14; P.L.242-2025, SEC.15.

IC 2-2.1-1-13Bills passed during regular technical session; signatures; time for presentation to governor Sec. 13. (a) This section applies only to bills passed during a regular technical session.

(b) The presiding officers of the house and senate shall sign each bill passed under Article 4, Section 25 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana not later than the next business day after sine die adjournment of the regular technical session at which the bill was passed.

(c) A bill that has been signed under subsection (b) must be presented to the governor not later than the second business day after sine die adjournment of the regular technical session at which the bill was passed.

As added by P.L.4-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.133-2021, SEC.5; P.L.242-2025, SEC.16.

IC 2-2.1-1.2Chapter 1.2. Emergency Sessions

2-2.1-1.2-1"Advisory group" 2-2.1-1.2-2Repealed 2-2.1-1.2-3"Legislative council" 2-2.1-1.2-4Repealed 2-2.1-1.2-5"Records" 2-2.1-1.2-6"State of emergency" 2-2.1-1.2-7Repealed 2-2.1-1.2-8Repealed 2-2.1-1.2-9Repealed 2-2.1-1.2-10Repealed 2-2.1-1.2-11State of emergency advisory group

IC 2-2.1-1.2-1"Advisory group" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "advisory group" refers to the legislative state of emergency advisory group established by section 11 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.

IC 2-2.1-1.2-2RepealedAs added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.40.

IC 2-2.1-1.2-3"Legislative council" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "legislative council" refers to the legislative council created under IC 2-5-1.1-1.

As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.

IC 2-2.1-1.2-4RepealedAs added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.41.

IC 2-2.1-1.2-5"Records" Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "records" means any writing, paper, report, study, map, photograph, book, card, tape recording, or other material that is created, received, retained, maintained, or filed by or with the advisory group and which is generated on paper, paper substitutes, photographic media, chemically based media, magnetic or machine readable media, electronically stored data, or any other material, regardless of form or characteristics.

As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.

IC 2-2.1-1.2-6"State of emergency" Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "state of emergency" refers to an emergency declared by the governor under IC 10-14-3.

As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.

IC 2-2.1-1.2-7RepealedAs added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.42.

IC 2-2.1-1.2-8RepealedAs added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.43.

IC 2-2.1-1.2-9RepealedAs added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.44.

IC 2-2.1-1.2-10RepealedAs added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.45.

IC 2-2.1-1.2-11State of emergency advisory group Sec. 11. (a) The legislative state of emergency advisory group is established. The advisory group consists of the following members:

(1) The president pro tempore of the senate or the president pro tempore's designee, who must be a member of the general assembly.

(2) The senate majority floor leader or the floor leader's designee, who must be a member of the general assembly.

(3) The senate minority floor leader or the floor leader's designee, who must be a member of the general assembly.

(4) The chairperson of the senate majority caucus or the chairperson's designee, who must be a member of the general assembly.

(5) The chairperson of the senate minority caucus or the chairperson's designee, who must be a member of the general assembly.

(6) The speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker's designee, who must be a member of the general assembly.

(7) The house majority floor leader or the floor leader's designee, who must be a member of the general assembly.

(8) The house minority leader or the minority leader's designee, who must be a member of the general assembly.

(9) The chairperson of the house majority caucus or the chairperson's designee, who must be a member of the general assembly.

(10) The chairperson of the house minority caucus or the chairperson's designee, who must be a member of the general assembly.

If a member is unable to serve, a replacement shall be selected by the member's caucus.

(b) The chairperson of the legislative council shall select a member of the advisory group, including the chairperson of the legislative council, to serve as the chairperson of the advisory group. The advisory group shall meet:

(1) during a state of emergency that the legislative council has determined has statewide impact; and

(2) upon the call of the chairperson.

The advisory group may meet in any location, including electronically or remotely, as determined by the chairperson of the advisory group.

(c) A majority of the members appointed to the advisory group constitutes a quorum. Any formal recommendation made by the advisory group:

(1) must be in writing; and

(2) requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the advisory group.

Except for any formal written recommendation made by the advisory group, all records of the advisory group are confidential.

(d) Due to the advisory group's role in responding to a disaster emergency, IC 5-14 does not apply to the advisory group.

(e) The advisory group has the following duties:

(1) The advisory group shall make itself available to consult with, receive information from, and advise the governor concerning the state of emergency and any executive orders issued in response to the state of emergency.

(2) The advisory group shall review, evaluate, and make recommendations with respect to a state of emergency and any executive orders issued in response to the state of emergency.

(3) The advisory group shall inform the members of the general assembly concerning its work, the state of emergency, and executive orders issued in response to the state of emergency.

(f) Each member of the advisory group is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to individuals who serve as legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council.

(g) All funds necessary for the advisory group to carry out its functions shall be paid from appropriations to the legislative council and the legislative services agency.

As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.

IC 2-2.1-2Chapter 2. RepealedRepealed by P.L.5-1986, SEC.61.

IC 2-2.1-3Chapter 3. RepealedRepealed by P.L.123-2015, SEC.1.

IC 2-2.1-4Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting

2-2.1-4-1Application 2-2.1-4-2"Body" 2-2.1-4-3"Chamber" 2-2.1-4-4"Final day of session" 2-2.1-4-5"Member" 2-2.1-4-6"Presiding officer" 2-2.1-4-7Legislative bolting; civil penalty 2-2.1-4-8Cause of action; presiding officer 2-2.1-4-9Venue 2-2.1-4-10Civil penalty; supplemental to other penalties

IC 2-2.1-4-1Application Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a day that a member:

(1) is excused by the member's presiding officer; or

(2) has a verified illness or injury diagnosed by a physician holding an unlimited license to practice medicine that prevents the member from attending session.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.1-4-2"Body" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "body" refers to either of the following:

(1) The house of representatives.

(2) The senate.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.1-4-3"Chamber" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "chamber" refers to either of the following:

(1) The floor of the house of representatives.

(2) The floor of the senate.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.1-4-4"Final day of session" Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "final day of session" means:

(1) April 29 in odd-numbered years and March 14 in even-numbered years; or

(2) a date earlier than April 29 in odd-numbered years and March 14 in even-numbered years, if the presiding officers of each body have:

(A) jointly agreed; and

(B) publicly announced;

that the earlier date will be the final day of session.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.1-4-5"Member" Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "member" refers to either of the following:

(1) A member of the house of representatives.

(2) A member of the senate.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.1-4-6"Presiding officer" Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "presiding officer" refers to the following:

(1) For the house of representatives, the speaker of the house of representatives.

(2) For the senate, the president pro tempore of the senate.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.1-4-7Legislative bolting; civil penalty Sec. 7. (a) Except during the final day of session or during a special session, this section does not apply to an absence of fewer than three (3) consecutive session days, regardless of the reason for the absence.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a member who is absent from the member's chamber with the result that the member's body is unable to form a quorum commits the act of legislative bolting and is liable for a civil penalty.

(c) If a member's body is unable to form a quorum, the member's absence from the chamber at the time of a quorum call constitutes prima facie evidence that the member committed legislative bolting.

(d) A member who proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the member's absence from the member's chamber was not carried out with the intent to defeat, delay, or obstruct legislative action has not committed legislative bolting and is not liable for a civil penalty.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.1-4-8Cause of action; presiding officer Sec. 8. (a) A presiding officer, on behalf of the presiding officer's body, may bring an action for legislative bolting against a member. The presiding officer has the authority to control the litigation, including final settlement authority.

(b) The presiding officer who brings an action for legislative bolting must show by a preponderance of the evidence that the member has violated section 7 of this chapter. A prevailing presiding officer is entitled to the following:

(1) An order imposing a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day the member has violated section 7 of this chapter.

(2) Reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

(c) A civil penalty imposed under this section shall be paid to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.1-4-9Venue Sec. 9. Venue for an action brought under this chapter is in Marion County.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.1-4-10Civil penalty; supplemental to other penalties Sec. 10. A penalty imposed under this chapter on a member who violates section 7 of this chapter is in addition to any penalties imposed by the member's body under the Constitution of the State of Indiana or the rules adopted by the member's chamber.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.

IC 2-2.2ARTICLE 2.2. LEGISLATIVE ETHICS

Ch. 1.Definitions Ch. 2.Statement of Economic Interests Ch. 3.Legislative Ethics Committees Ch. 4.Office of Legislative Ethics Ch. 5.Prohibitions and Violations Ch. 6.Miscellaneous

IC 2-2.2-1Chapter 1. Definitions

2-2.2-1-1Application of definitions 2-2.2-1-2"Business entity" 2-2.2-1-3Repealed 2-2.2-1-4"Compensation" 2-2.2-1-5"Ethics committee" 2-2.2-1-6"Filer" 2-2.2-1-7"Honorarium" 2-2.2-1-8"House" 2-2.2-1-9"Information of a confidential nature" 2-2.2-1-10"Legislative matter" 2-2.2-1-11"Lobbyist" 2-2.2-1-12"Member" 2-2.2-1-13"Minority leader" 2-2.2-1-14"Person" 2-2.2-1-15"Presiding officer" 2-2.2-1-16"Principal administrative officer" 2-2.2-1-17"Relative" 2-2.2-1-18"Senate" 2-2.2-1-19"State agency"

IC 2-2.2-1-1Application of definitions Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-2"Business entity" Sec. 2. "Business entity" refers to any of the following:

(1) A sole proprietorship.

(2) A professional practice.

(3) An unincorporated association.

(4) A partnership.

(5) A limited partnership.

(6) A limited liability partnership.

(7) A corporation.

(8) A professional corporation.

(9) A limited liability company.

(10) A trust.

(11) A business trust.

(12) A real estate investment trust.

(13) Any other form of organization permitted under Indiana law for business purposes.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-3RepealedAs added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.149-2016, SEC.1.

IC 2-2.2-1-4"Compensation" Sec. 4. "Compensation" means any money, thing of value, or economic benefit conferred on, or received by, a person in return for services rendered, or for services to be rendered, whether by that person or another person.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-5"Ethics committee" Sec. 5. "Ethics committee" refers to either of the following:

(1) The house legislative ethics committee established by IC 2-2.2-3-1(a).

(2) The senate legislative ethics committee established by IC 2-2.2-3-1(b).

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-6"Filer" Sec. 6. "Filer" refers to an individual who files a statement of economic interests under IC 2-2.2-2.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-7"Honorarium" Sec. 7. (a) "Honorarium" means a payment of money for an appearance or a speech.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) Payment or reimbursement of travel expenses.

(2) An item given as an award or that has nominal value.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-8"House" Sec. 8. "House" refers to the Indiana house of representatives.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-9"Information of a confidential nature" Sec. 9. "Information of a confidential nature" means information:

(1) obtained by reason of being a member of the general assembly; and

(2) that has not been, or will not be, communicated to the general public.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-10"Legislative matter" Sec. 10. "Legislative matter" means a bill, a resolution, an issue, or a proposal presented in, or considered by, the house or senate or any committee or subcommittee of the house or the senate.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-11"Lobbyist" Sec. 11. "Lobbyist" refers to a lobbyist (as defined in IC 2-7-1-10) registered under IC 2-7-2.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-12"Member" Sec. 12. "Member" refers to either of the following:

(1) A member of the house.

(2) A member of the senate.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-13"Minority leader" Sec. 13. "Minority leader" refers to the leader of the caucus of the party of the house or the senate that has the greatest number of members fewer than the caucus of the house or senate that has the greatest number of members.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-14"Person" Sec. 14. "Person" refers to an individual, a business entity, a nonprofit corporation, a governmental agency, or a political subdivision.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-15"Presiding officer" Sec. 15. "Presiding officer" refers to the following:

(1) For the house, the speaker of the house.

(2) For the senate, the president pro tempore of the senate.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-16"Principal administrative officer" Sec. 16. "Principal administrative officer" refers to the following:

(1) For the house, the principal clerk of the house.

(2) For the senate, the principal secretary of the senate.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-17"Relative" Sec. 17. (a) "Relative" of an individual refers to any of the following:

(1) The individual's spouse.

(2) A parent of the individual or a parent of the individual's spouse.

(3) A child of the individual or a child of the individual's spouse.

(4) A sibling of the individual or a sibling of the individual's spouse.

(5) An aunt or an uncle of the individual or an aunt or an uncle of the individual's spouse.

(6) A niece or nephew of the individual or a niece or nephew of the individual's spouse.

(7) A grandparent of the individual or a grandparent of the individual's spouse.

(8) A grandchild of the individual or a grandchild of the individual's spouse.

(9) A great-grandparent of the individual or a great-grandparent of the individual's spouse.

(10) A great-grandchild of the individual or a great-grandchild of the individual's spouse.

(b) A relative by adoption, half-blood, marriage, or remarriage is considered as a relative of whole kinship.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-18"Senate" Sec. 18. "Senate" refers to the Indiana senate.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-1-19"State agency" Sec. 19. (a) "State agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-1-1(b).

(b) The term does not include a state educational institution or an agency of a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13).

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-2Chapter 2. Statement of Economic Interests

2-2.2-2-1Deadline for filing statement of economic interests; form 2-2.2-2-2Filing of statement of economic interest by candidate who is not a member 2-2.2-2-3Statement of economic interests; required information 2-2.2-2-4Filer not required to report church affiliation 2-2.2-2-5Filer not required to report certain interests in financial institutions, insurance policies, mutual funds 2-2.2-2-6Amendment of statement 2-2.2-2-7Duties of principal administrative officer 2-2.2-2-8Member required to file affidavit with lobbyist who provides more than 25% nonlegislative income

IC 2-2.2-2-1Deadline for filing statement of economic interests; form Sec. 1. (a) Not later than seven (7) calendar days following the first session day in January of each year, each member shall file with the principal administrative officer a written statement of the member's economic interests for the preceding calendar year.

(b) The legislative council shall prescribe the form of the statement of economic interests.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-2-2Filing of statement of economic interest by candidate who is not a member Sec. 2. (a) This section applies only to an individual who:

(1) is not a member; and

(2) wants to be a candidate for election to the general assembly.

(b) Before an individual described in subsection (a) files the individual's declaration of candidacy, declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate, or petition of nomination for office or is selected as a candidate for the office under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2, the individual shall file with the principal administrative officer a statement of economic interests for the preceding calendar year.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-2-3Statement of economic interests; required information Sec. 3. (a) A statement of economic interests filed under this chapter must include the following information:

(1) The following information about employers:

(A) The name of each of the filer's employers. If:

(i) the house or the senate is the filer's sole employer; or

(ii) the filer is retired;

the filer must state that fact.

(B) The name of each of the filer's spouse's employers. If the filer's spouse is retired, the filer must state that fact.

(C) Sufficient detail about the nature of an employer named under clause (A) or (B) to make it clear to an individual of ordinary understanding the nature of the employer's business.

(2) The following information about business entities:

(A) The name of each business entity owned or operated by the filer or the filer's spouse.

(B) The name of each business entity in which the filer or the filer's spouse is a member.

(C) The name of each business entity in which the filer or the filer's spouse is an officer or a director.

(D) The name of each business entity in which the filer owns stock or another ownership interest having a fair market value of more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(E) The name of each business entity in which any of the following owns stock or other ownership interest having fair market value of more than five thousand dollars ($5,000):

(i) The filer's spouse.

(ii) The filer's unemancipated children.

(iii) A trust of which the filer is a beneficiary.

(F) The name of each business entity in which the filer owns stock options having a fair market value of more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(G) If the filer's equity interest in a business entity reported under this subdivision is five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or more, the filer must specifically identify the name of that business entity as such.

The filer must describe the nature of the business of each business entity reported under this subdivision. The filer must provide sufficient detail about the nature of the business entity to make it clear to an individual of ordinary understanding the nature of the business entity.

(3) The following information about persons other than the general assembly or any employer or business entity for which information is reported under subdivision (1) or (2):

(A) The name of any person from which the filer or the filer's spouse derived twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the filer's or the filer's spouse's income.

(B) Sufficient detail about the nature of the business of a person named under clause (A) to make it clear to an individual of ordinary understanding the nature of the person's business.

However, income from the sale of agricultural or residential real property shall not be reported under this subdivision and shall not be considered for purposes of determining the income of the filer or the filer's spouse.

(4) The name of a state agency or the supreme court of Indiana, if the state agency or the supreme court licenses or regulates any of the following:

(A) The filer's or the filer's spouse's profession or occupation.

(B) A business entity reported under subdivision (2). The filer must also report the nature of the licensure or regulation.

For purposes of this subdivision, a requirement to file certain reports with the secretary of state or to register with the department of state revenue as a retail merchant, manufacturer, or wholesaler is not considered as licensure or regulation.

(5) The following information about a lobbyist who is a member, an officer, a director, or a manager of a business entity that employs the filer or the filer has reported under subdivision (2):

(A) The name of the lobbyist.

(B) A description of the legislative matters that are the object of the lobbyist's activity.

(6) The name of a lobbyist who is a relative of the filer.

(7) The name of the state agency or official before which the filer has personally appeared on behalf of another person outside of the course of his or her official duties as a member of the general assembly. A report is not required under this subdivision if the filer rendered services to the person without compensation.

(8) If the filer is registered with an agency of the federal government or a state other than Indiana because the filer engages in the business of influencing legislative or executive decision making of the federal government or the other state. The filer must report the name of each agency of the federal government or the government of the other state with which the filer is registered.

(b) A filer must enter information in each blank of the form. If information requested by the form is inapplicable to the filer, the filer must enter "not applicable", "none", or a similar response in the blank.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-2-4Filer not required to report church affiliation Sec. 4. A filer is not required to report under section 3 of this chapter the name of a church in which the filer, the filer's spouse, or the filer's unemancipated child is a member, an officer, or a director.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-2-5Filer not required to report certain interests in financial institutions, insurance policies, mutual funds Sec. 5. A filer is not required to report a business entity under section 3 of this chapter if the filer's, the filer's spouse's, or the filer's unemancipated child's only interest in the business entity is any of the following:

(1) A time or demand deposit in a financial institution.

(2) An insurance policy issued by the business entity.

(3) A mutual fund.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-2-6Amendment of statement Sec. 6. A filer may file an amended statement upon discovery of additional information required to be reported.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-2-7Duties of principal administrative officer Sec. 7. The principal administrative officer shall do the following:

(1) Provide to a filer the forms prescribed for a statement of economic interests.

(2) Keep a statement of economic interests for five (5) years after the expiration of the term during which the statement was filed.

(3) Provide for public inspection of statements of economic interests.

(4) Provide copies of statements of economic interests to any person for a reasonable fee.

(5) Provide for posting of the statements of economic interests of all filers on the general assembly's website.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.3.

IC 2-2.2-2-8Member required to file affidavit with lobbyist who provides more than 25% nonlegislative income Sec. 8. (a) A member of the general assembly shall, not later than January 20 of each year, file an affidavit with any lobbyist who has provided more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the member's nonlegislative income during the previous year.

(b) An affidavit required by this section must state the following:

(1) The name and address of the member of the general assembly.

(2) That the lobbyist provided more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the member's nonlegislative income.

(3) The position or service for which the lobbyist provided the income.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-3Chapter 3. Legislative Ethics Committees

2-2.2-3-1Legislative ethics committees; establishment 2-2.2-3-2Membership; chair and vice chair 2-2.2-3-3Term of member; vacancy 2-2.2-3-4Adoption of code of ethics; amendments; consistency with law; effectiveness 2-2.2-3-4.1Expired 2-2.2-3-5Powers of ethics committee; requirements for complaint 2-2.2-3-6Ethics committee investigations; procedure 2-2.2-3-7Recusal of ethics committee member 2-2.2-3-8Review of statements of economic interests; require filer to provide additional information 2-2.2-3-9Ethics training of members; sexual harassment prevention instruction

IC 2-2.2-3-1Legislative ethics committees; establishment Sec. 1. (a) The house legislative ethics committee is established.

(b) The senate legislative ethics committee is established.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-3-2Membership; chair and vice chair Sec. 2. (a) An ethics committee consists of the following:

(1) Three (3) members appointed by the presiding officer.

(2) Three (3) members appointed by the minority leader.

(b) The presiding officer shall designate a member of the ethics committee as chair of the committee. The presiding officer, upon the recommendation of the minority leader, shall designate a member of the ethics committee as vice chair of the ethics committee.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-3-3Term of member; vacancy Sec. 3. (a) The term of a member of an ethics committee begins on the day the member is appointed and ends on the day before the next general election. However, an appointing authority may replace a member at any time during the member's term.

(b) An appointing authority may appoint a member of the general assembly for more than one (1) term on an ethics committee.

(c) A vacancy in an individual's membership on an ethics committee occurs if the individual ceases to be a member of the chamber of the general assembly in which the individual was appointed.

(d) A vacancy on an ethics committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-3-4Adoption of code of ethics; amendments; consistency with law; effectiveness Sec. 4. (a) The house and the senate shall each adopt a code of ethics.

(b) The ethics committee may propose amendments to the code of ethics for adoption by its respective chamber.

(c) A code of ethics recommended by the ethics committee must be consistent with the Constitution of the State of Indiana, this article, and any other applicable law.

(d) Notwithstanding the occurrence of an election for the house or the senate, the code of ethics remains in effect until amended by the chamber to which the code of ethics applies.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-3-4.1ExpiredAs added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2. Expired 7-1-2017 by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-3-5Powers of ethics committee; requirements for complaint Sec. 5. (a) The ethics committee may do any of the following:

(1) Act as an advisory body to the general assembly and to members on questions relating to possible conflicts of interest.

(2) Render opinions interpreting this article and the code of ethics.

(3) Receive and hear any complaint that alleges:

(A) a breach of any privilege of the ethics committee's house;

(B) misconduct of a member in the course of his or her official duties as a member of the general assembly; or

(C) a violation of the code of ethics.

(4) Obtain information with respect to a complaint filed under this section. The ethics committee may compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant documents.

(5) Recommend whatever sanction is appropriate with respect to a particular member as will best maintain the trust, respect, and confidence of the public in the general assembly.

(6) Recommend legislation relating to the conduct and ethics of members.

(b) For a complaint to be considered by an ethics committee, the complaint must:

(1) describe the acts or omissions that are the basis of the complaint with reasonable particularity and in sufficient detail to make it clear to an individual of ordinary understanding the breach, misconduct, or violation that is the basis of the complaint;

(2) be submitted to the ethics committee (with a duplicate copy submitted to the speaker, if the subject of the complaint is a member of the house of representatives, or the president pro tempore, if the subject of the complaint is a member of the senate) in the form and in the manner provided in the rules of the chamber served by the ethics committee; and

(3) be in writing and verified.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-3-6Ethics committee investigations; procedure Sec. 6. The ethics committee shall conduct an investigation as follows:

(1) When a complaint is filed with the ethics committee, a copy shall be sent promptly to the following:

(A) The person alleged to have committed the violation.

(B) The presiding officer.

(2) If the ethics committee determines the complaint does not allege facts sufficient to constitute a code or statutory violation, the complaint shall be dismissed and the complainant and respondent notified of the dismissal of the complaint.

(3) If the ethics committee determines that the complaint alleges facts sufficient to constitute a code or statutory violation, the ethics committee shall promptly investigate the alleged violation. The ethics committee may meet in executive session to conduct a preliminary investigation and to determine whether reasonable cause exists to support an alleged violation. If, after a preliminary investigation, the ethics committee finds that reasonable cause does not exist to support an alleged violation, the complaint shall be dismissed and the complainant and respondent notified of the dismissal of the complaint. All ethics committee investigations and records relating to the preliminary investigation are confidential.

(4) If, after the preliminary investigation, the ethics committee finds that reasonable cause exists to support an alleged violation, it shall convene a hearing on the matter not later than thirty (30) days after making this finding.

(5) If the ethics committee holds a hearing, the respondent shall be allowed to examine and make copies of all evidence in the committee's possession relating to the complaint. At the hearing, a respondent shall be afforded appropriate due process protection consistent with state administrative procedures, including the right to be represented by counsel, the right to call and examine witnesses, the right to introduce exhibits, and the right to cross examine opposing witnesses.

(6) After the hearing, the ethics committee shall state its findings of fact. If the committee, based on competent and substantial evidence, finds the respondent has violated a code or statutory provision, it shall state its findings in writing in a report to the presiding officer. The report must be supported and signed by a majority of the committee members. If the committee finds the respondent has not violated a code or statutory provision, it shall dismiss the charges.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-3-7Recusal of ethics committee member Sec. 7. An ethics committee member may not participate in any matter in which the committee member is involved, except as a respondent.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-3-8Review of statements of economic interests; require filer to provide additional information Sec. 8. (a) The ethics committee shall provide for the review of each statement of economic interests filed under IC 2-2.2-2.

(b) The ethics committee may require a filer of a statement of economic interests to provide additional information about any matter reported or required to be reported in the filer's statement of economic interests.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-3-9Ethics training of members; sexual harassment prevention instruction Sec. 9. (a) Each member shall receive instruction in the ethics requirements of this article, the ethics rules, and any other relevant statutes.

(b) Each member must complete not less than:

(1) one (1) hour of ethics instruction; and

(2) one (1) hour of sexual harassment prevention instruction;

each year as determined by the presiding officer.

(c) Each member shall comply with the training requirements of the ethics rules established under this section.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.197-2018, SEC.1.

IC 2-2.2-4Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics

2-2.2-4-1"Agency" 2-2.2-4-2"Executive director" 2-2.2-4-3"Legislative council" 2-2.2-4-4"Office" 2-2.2-4-5Office established 2-2.2-4-6Executive director to organize office; approval of legislative council 2-2.2-4-7Appointment of staff; approval of legislative council 2-2.2-4-8Duties of office 2-2.2-4-9Guidance from ethics committees 2-2.2-4-10Staff training

IC 2-2.2-4-1"Agency" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agency" refers to the legislative services agency established by IC 2-5-1.1-7.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-4-2"Executive director" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "executive director" refers to the executive director of the agency employed under IC 2-5-1.1-7.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-4-3"Legislative council" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "legislative council" refers to the legislative council established by IC 2-5-1.1-1.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-4-4"Office" Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of legislative ethics established by section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-4-5Office established Sec. 5. The office of legislative ethics is established within the agency.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-4-6Executive director to organize office; approval of legislative council Sec. 6. Subject to the approval of the legislative council, the executive director shall organize the office.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-4-7Appointment of staff; approval of legislative council Sec. 7. Appointment of staff members of the office is subject to the approval of the legislative council.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-4-8Duties of office Sec. 8. The office shall do the following:

(1) Assist and advise members in understanding the ethics rules of their respective houses.

(2) Assist and advise members in completing the statement of economic interests required by IC 2-2.2-2.

(3) Assist and advise the ethics committees.

(4) Other duties relating to legislative ethics assigned by the legislative council.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-4-9Guidance from ethics committees Sec. 9. The office may request guidance from the appropriate ethics committee regarding any matter that comes to the office.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-4-10Staff training Sec. 10. The staff of the office shall remain current regarding all aspects relating to legislative ethics at the state and national levels.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-5Chapter 5. Prohibitions and Violations

2-2.2-5-1Disorderly behavior; instances; punishment 2-2.2-5-2Acceptance of compensation based on confidential information 2-2.2-5-3Receiving honoraria 2-2.2-5-4Sale or lease of property or service; compensation in excess of that received in ordinary course of business

IC 2-2.2-5-1Disorderly behavior; instances; punishment Sec. 1. The following constitute disorderly behavior and may be punished by the house or senate as provided in Article 4, Section 14 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana:

(1) Knowing or intentional failure to file a required statement by the deadline prescribed in IC 2-2.2-2.

(2) Knowing or intentional filing a false statement prescribed by IC 2-2.2-2.

(3) Knowing or intentional violation of section 2, 3, or 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-5-2Acceptance of compensation based on confidential information Sec. 2. A member may not accept any compensation from any employment, transaction, or investment that was entered into or made as a result of material information of a confidential nature gained as a member of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-5-3Receiving honoraria Sec. 3. A member may not receive an honorarium for an appearance or a speech made or given in the member's capacity as a legislator.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-5-4Sale or lease of property or service; compensation in excess of that received in ordinary course of business Sec. 4. A member may not receive compensation for the sale or lease of any property or service that substantially exceeds that which the member would charge in the ordinary course of business from any person whom the member knows or, in the exercise of reasonable care and diligence should know, has an economic interest in a legislative matter.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-2.2-6Chapter 6. Miscellaneous

2-2.2-6-1Distribution of literature by members

IC 2-2.2-6-1Distribution of literature by members Sec. 1. This article does not prohibit a member from distributing literature that is:

(1) available to residents of Indiana without cost from the state and stamped "Distributed by (insert the name of the member)"; or

(2) otherwise distributed as authorized by the general assembly by law, prevailing rule of the chamber in which the member serves, or resolution of the legislative council.

As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

IC 2-3ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION AND RIGHTS OF LEGISLATORS

Ch. 1.Compensation of Legislators Ch. 2.Salary of Deceased Legislator Ch. 3.Reemployment Rights of Legislators Ch. 4.Power to Take Acknowledgments Ch. 5.Right to Continuance Ch. 6.Repealed Ch. 7.Distribution of Trees to Legislators for Planting Ch. 7.5.Employment and Offices Ch. 8.Power to Employ Attorneys Ch. 9.Employment of Attorneys for Litigation Ch. 10.Handguns

IC 2-3-1Chapter 1. Compensation of Legislators

2-3-1-1Amount; when paid 2-3-1-2Purpose of salary; limitations 2-3-1-3Repealed 2-3-1-4Per diem; expenses