Indiana § 2-4-2-1 - Administration of oaths

§ 2-4-2-1. Administration of oaths

Sec. 1. The chairman, or acting chairman for the time being, of any committee appointed by either house or by the joint action of the two (2) houses, of the general assembly of this state be and is hereby authorized to administer all oaths necessary to be administered to witnesses testifying or called to testify before such committee.

Formerly: Acts 1863, c.37, s.1.

IC 2-4-3Chapter 3. RepealedRepealed by Acts 1981, P.L.9, SEC.2.

IC 2-5ARTICLE 5. LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES AND STUDY COMMITTEES

Ch. 1.Repealed Ch. 1.1.Legislative Council Ch. 1.2.Definitions and General Provisions Relating to the Operation of a Committee Ch. 1.3.Interim Study Committees Ch. 1.4.Code Revision Committee Ch. 1.5.Repealed Ch. 1.6.Repealed Ch. 1.7.Access to Government Information by the General Assembly Ch. 2.Repealed Ch. 3.Repealed Ch. 3.2.Review, Analysis, and Evaluation of Tax Incentives Ch. 4.Repealed Ch. 5.Repealed Ch. 6.Repealed Ch. 7.Repealed Ch. 8.Repealed Ch. 9.Repealed Ch. 10.Repealed Ch. 11.Repealed Ch. 12.Repealed Ch. 13.Repealed Ch. 14.Repealed Ch. 15.Repealed Ch. 16.Repealed Ch. 16.1.Probate Code Study Committee Ch. 17.Repealed Ch. 18.Repealed Ch. 19.Repealed Ch. 20.Repealed Ch. 21.Repealed Ch. 22.Repealed Ch. 23.Repealed Ch. 24.Repealed Ch. 24.1.Repealed Ch. 25.Repealed Ch. 26.Repealed Ch. 27.Repealed Ch. 27.2.Repealed Ch. 28.Repealed Ch. 28.5.Repealed Ch. 29.Youth Advisory Council Ch. 30.Repealed Ch. 31.Expired Ch. 31.4.Repealed Ch. 31.8.Repealed Ch. 31.9.Expired Ch. 32.5.Repealed Ch. 33.3.Repealed Ch. 33.4.Repealed Ch. 33.5.Expired Ch. 34.Expired Ch. 34.7.Expired Ch. 35.Indiana Uniform Law Commission Ch. 36.Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana Ch. 36.1.Repealed Ch. 36.2.Repealed Ch. 36.3.Expired Ch. 36.5.Repealed Ch. 36.8.Repealed Ch. 37.7.Expired Ch. 38.1.Repealed Ch. 39.Expired Ch. 40.Expired Ch. 41.Expired Ch. 42.4.Review, Analysis, and Evaluation of Workforce Related Programs Ch. 43.Expired Ch. 44.Expired Ch. 45.Expired Ch. 45.1.Expired Ch. 45.4.Expired Ch. 46.Repealed Ch. 47.Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force Ch. 49.Expired Ch. 50.Expired Ch. 51.Expired Ch. 52.Expired Ch. 53.Expired Ch. 53.5.Agricultural Promotion and Regulation Task Force Ch. 53.7.Artificial Intelligence Task Force Ch. 54.Medicaid Oversight Committee Ch. 55.7.Child Welfare Task Force Ch. 56.Guardianship Code Revision Task Force

IC 2-5-1Chapter 1. RepealedRepealed by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-1.1Chapter 1.1. Legislative Council

2-5-1.1-1Creation; membership 2-5-1.1-2Chairman and vice-chairman 2-5-1.1-3Vacancies 2-5-1.1-4Meetings; per diem and expenses; quorum 2-5-1.1-5Powers of council 2-5-1.1-6Duties of council 2-5-1.1-6.3Audit and financial reporting subcommittee 2-5-1.1-6.5Annual report format; agencies covered 2-5-1.1-7Legislative services agency 2-5-1.1-7.5Electronic geographic information system 2-5-1.1-8Reports to council by bodies performing official legislative business 2-5-1.1-9Repealed 2-5-1.1-10Repealed 2-5-1.1-11Examination of state board of accounts 2-5-1.1-12Repealed 2-5-1.1-12.1Video or audio coverage of legislative sessions and activities 2-5-1.1-12.2Legislative services agency; office of census data 2-5-1.1-13Use of Internet coverage for commercial purpose 2-5-1.1-14Internet coverage as part of legislative history 2-5-1.1-15Internet coverage as an expression of legislative intent 2-5-1.1-16Internet coverage; use as evidence 2-5-1.1-17Intent of general assembly in enactment of sections 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 of chapter 2-5-1.1-18Annual appropriation to legislative employers 2-5-1.1-19Repealed 2-5-1.1-20Expired

IC 2-5-1.1-1Creation; membership Sec. 1. There is hereby created a legislative council which shall be composed of sixteen (16) members of the general assembly as follows:

(a) From the senate: The president pro tempore, the minority leader, the majority caucus chairman, the minority caucus chairman, three (3) members appointed by the president pro tempore, and one (1) member appointed by the minority leader.

(b) From the house of representatives: The speaker of the house, the majority leader, the minority leader, the majority caucus chairman, the minority caucus chairman, two (2) members appointed by the speaker, and one (1) member appointed by the minority leader.

(c) The president of the senate may serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the council.

(d) The members of the council who serve by virtue of their office shall serve until their successors are selected.

(e) The appointed members shall serve from the date of their appointment until the next general election at which they run for reelection, or until the convening of the first regular session of the next general assembly, whichever is first to occur. The president pro tempore, speaker, and minority leaders shall appoint their members not later than five (5) days after the close of a first regular session of a general assembly.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-2Chairman and vice-chairman Sec. 2. (a) The president pro tempore shall be chairman of the council beginning January 1 of odd-numbered years and vice-chairman beginning January 1 of even-numbered years.

(b) The speaker shall be chairman of the council beginning January 1 of even-numbered years and vice-chairman beginning January 1 of odd-numbered years.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-3Vacancies Sec. 3. (a) The chairman shall fill any vacancy on the council in a position held by virtue of office. The person appointed shall be from the same house and party as the person whose position was vacated. In filling the vacancy, the chairman shall accept the recommendation of the ranking member on the council from the house and party affected. The replacement shall serve until his successor has been selected.

(b) Any vacancy in a position held by appointment shall be filled by the council member making the original appointment.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-4Meetings; per diem and expenses; quorum Sec. 4. (a) The council shall meet at the call of the chairman, and where he designates. Meetings of the council may also be called upon the written request of any seven (7) members and upon forty-eight (48) hours notice to the members of the council.

(b) The members of the council are entitled to receive the per diem of members of the general assembly for time spent in attendance at the meetings of such council. The members of the council are also entitled to be reimbursed for actual necessary expenses incurred while attending such meetings. Per diem and expenses of council members shall be paid from the appropriation of the council upon approval by the chairman.

(c) A majority of the entire membership of the council shall constitute a quorum. No action of the council shall be valid unless approved by at least nine (9) members.

(d) When the general assembly is in regular session, those persons who are members of the council by virtue of their office constitute a quorum of the council and may continue to exercise all rights, privileges, and powers, and to perform all duties of the council until their successors are appointed.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-5Powers of council Sec. 5. (a) The council may do any of the following:

(1) On its own initiative or at the direction of the general assembly or of the senate or house of representatives, study subjects of interest and concern, and based on such a study, recommend such legislation as the welfare of the state may require.

(2) Direct standing committees of the senate or house of representatives, or appoint committees and subcommittees subject to the authority of the council, to carry out studies on subjects of interest and concern.

(3) Recommend such codification and general revision of the constitution and the laws of the state as may from time to time be necessary.

(4) Require any officer or agency, board, commission, committee or other instrumentality of the state or of a political subdivision of the state to provide information bearing on subjects under consideration by the council or by standing committee or any of its committees or subcommittees.

(5) By an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of its members present and voting:

(A) administer oaths, issue subpoenas, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books, accounts, documents and testimony and have the deposition of witnesses taken in the manner prescribed by law for taking depositions in civil actions bearing on subjects under consideration by the council or by any of its committees or subcommittees; and

(B) petition, through the presiding officer of the council, any circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the appropriate county for an order for compliance with any order or subpoenas issued under this section.

(6) Adopt such rules and procedures and organize such agencies as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out its duties.

(7) Receive appropriations and make allocations for the reasonable and necessary expenditures of the council and the standing and interim committees of the house of representatives, senate and general assembly.

(8) Enter into whatever contracts or other arrangements deemed by it to be necessary or appropriate to exercising its rights, privileges, and powers and performing its duties under this chapter and IC 2-6-1.5 and to carrying out the intent, purposes, and provisions of this chapter and IC 2-6-1.5.

(9) Do all other things necessary and proper to perform the functions of the legislative department of government and to carry out the intent, purposes and provisions of this chapter.

(b) The council may authorize its executive director to act on its behalf and with its authority on any matter of administration under this chapter and under IC 2-6-1.5, including executing and implementing any contract or other arrangement under which it agrees to be bound.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.2; P.L.64-2021, SEC.5; P.L.201-2023, SEC.46.

IC 2-5-1.1-6Duties of council Sec. 6. The council shall:

(1) coordinate and assist the work of standing or interim committees, subcommittees or commissions appointed by the council or at the direction of the general assembly or of the senate or house of representatives;

(2) review the operations, budgetary practices and expenditures of all state agencies, including departments, boards, offices, commissions and political subdivisions;

(3) recommend such changes in the rules and procedures of the senate and house of representatives as may advance the consideration of legislation by the general assembly;

(4) work with the standing and interim committees, subcommittees and commissions of the general assembly or of the senate or house of representatives to assure efficient utilization of legislative services agency employees;

(5) publish such records, schedules, indexes and reports as the general assembly may require;

(6) arrange and contract for the printing of bills, enrolled acts, session laws, journals, the Indiana Code and supplements to the Indiana Code, the Indiana Administrative Code and supplements to the Indiana Administrative Code, the Indiana Register, and the miscellaneous printing needs, supplies and equipment of the council, legislative services agency, and the general assembly;

(7) provide adequate quarters and office space for all legislative activities;

(8) serve as the policy-making board for, and in general supervise the operation of, all staff services of the legislative services agency whether the general assembly is in or out of session;

(9) submit a report of its activities to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and to the governor; and

(10) do all other things necessary and proper to perform the functions of the legislative department.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-6.3Audit and financial reporting subcommittee Sec. 6.3. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Audit committee" refers to the audit and financial reporting subcommittee of the legislative council established by subsection (b).

(2) "Audited entity" refers to the state, a municipality, a public hospital, or another person or entity that is subject to an examination by the state board of accounts under IC 5-11-1 or another law. However, the term applies to an entity (as defined in IC 5-11-1-16(e)) to the extent that the entity is required to be examined under IC 5-11-1-9 or another law.

(3) "Examination" refers to an audit, examination, or other engagement by the state board of accounts, its field examiners, or private examiners under IC 5-11-1 or another law.

(b) The audit and financial reporting subcommittee of the legislative council is established to assure the independence of the state board of accounts. The subcommittee is comprised of five (5) voting members and one (1) advisory member, who shall be the director of the office of management and budget, or the director's designee. The chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the vice chairman of the legislative council, shall appoint the voting members of the audit committee and its chairperson. The audit committee may have members who are not members of the legislative council. If the individual appointed is not a member of the general assembly, the term of the member is three (3) years. If the individual appointed is a member of the general assembly, the term of the member is one (1) year. However, to stagger the terms of the members, if the individual appointed is not a member of the general assembly, the initial term of two (2) of these members is two (2) years instead of three (3) years. All members of the audit committee must possess or obtain a basic understanding of governmental financial reporting and auditing. To ensure the audit committee's independence and effectiveness, a member of the audit committee may not exercise managerial responsibilities that fall within the scope of an examination required by IC 5-11-1.

(c) It is the responsibility of the audit committee to provide independent review and oversight of the state board of accounts and the examination process used by the state board of accounts. To carry out this responsibility, the audit committee shall do at least the following:

(1) Review and monitor the independence and objectivity of the state board of accounts and the effectiveness of the examination process, taking into consideration relevant professional and regulatory requirements.

(2) Evaluate the findings and recommendations of any peer review of the state board of accounts that is required by recognized government auditing standards.

(3) Receive and review reports of examinations submitted under IC 5-11-5-1 or another law to monitor the integrity of the financial reporting process and the effectiveness of the state board of accounts in evaluating the internal accounting controls of audited entities.

(4) Monitor the actions of the examined entities to follow up on reported findings to assure corrective action is taken.

(5) Review the policy on the engagement of the state board of accounts, its field examiners, and private examiners to supply nonaudit services, taking into account relevant ethical guidance regarding the provision of nonaudit services by the state board of accounts.

(6) Provide guidance to the state board of accounts on any accounting, examination, or financial reporting matter requested by the state board of accounts.

(7) At least annually, report to the legislative council on how the audit committee has discharged its duties and met its responsibilities.

(d) An examined entity shall provide the audit committee with information, including any reports of internal auditors and annual internal audit work plans, that the audit committee requests as necessary or appropriate to carry out the responsibilities of the audit committee.

(e) IC 2-5-1.2 applies to the committee. In addition, the audit committee may retain the services of at least one (1) financial expert who is either an audit committee member or an outside party engaged by the audit committee for this purpose. The financial expert must, through both education and experience and in a manner specifically relevant to the government sector, possess:

(1) an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements;

(2) experience in preparing or auditing financial statements of comparable entities;

(3) experience in applying such principles in connection with the accounting for estimates, accruals, and reserves;

(4) experience with internal accounting controls; and

(5) an understanding of audit committee functions.

The expenses of the audit committee shall be paid from appropriations for the legislative council and the legislative services agency.

(f) The audit committee shall receive appeals and conduct hearings as described in IC 5-11-1-9.3.

As added by P.L.104-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.157-2020, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-6.5Annual report format; agencies covered Sec. 6.5. (a) As used in this section, "agency" includes an agency, an authority, a board, a bureau, a commission, a committee, a department, a division, an institution, or other similar entity created or established by law.

(b) The council may, upon consultation with the governor's office, develop an annual report format taking into consideration, among other things, program budgeting, with the final format to be determined by the council. The format may be distributed to any agency. The agency shall complete and return a copy in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 to the legislative council before September 1 of each year for the preceding fiscal year.

(c) The council shall provide for publication of annual reports submitted under this section on the general assembly's website.

(d) The reports are a public record and are open to inspection.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.6, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.3-1990, SEC.5; P.L.11-1993, SEC.1; P.L.28-2004, SEC.2; P.L.217-2017, SEC.35; P.L.72-2018, SEC.2; P.L.9-2024, SEC.5.

IC 2-5-1.1-7Legislative services agency Sec. 7. (a) The council shall maintain a bipartisan service and administrative agency for the general assembly to assist it in the performance of its constitutional responsibilities as a separate and independent legislative branch of state government. The service and administrative agency shall be known as the "Legislative Services Agency".

(b) In maintaining the legislative services agency the council shall:

(1) establish the qualifications for and employ such personnel as are required to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter;

(2) employ an executive director, to be charged with the administrative responsibility of all offices, departments, or divisions which the council may from time to time establish, and to serve as chief executive under the council;

(3) adopt rules and regulations governing personnel practices and establishing the rights, privileges, powers, and duties of all employees;

(4) provide for employees to be covered by the public employees' retirement fund; and

(5) establish a pay scale for all employees including the executive director.

Rules and regulations adopted by the council under subdivision (3) are not subject to IC 4-22-2. In those rules and regulations, the council may limit the political activity of legislative services agency employees.

(c) The executive director is entitled to serve as long as he properly performs his duties, but he may be removed at any time upon the affirmative vote of twelve (12) members of the council.

(d) The executive director may submit to the council such reports and drafts of resolutions, budgets, and appropriation bills as may be required for the efficient operation of the council's activities and programs.

(e) The legislative services agency shall perform such bill drafting, research, code revision, fiscal, budgetary, and management analysis, information, administrative, and other services as are requested by the council.

(f) The legislative services agency shall perform a fiscal impact analysis for each executive order issued by the governor within seven (7) days of the executive order issuance and provide the fiscal note to:

(1) the legislative council; and

(2) the budget committee.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.7, SEC.1; P.L.213-2025, SEC.36; P.L.102-2026, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-7.5Electronic geographic information system Sec. 7.5. (a) For purposes of IC 5-14-3-4(b)(13), the work product of the legislative services agency includes an electronic geographic information system produced from data:

(1) gathered by the legislative services agency; and

(2) processed using proprietary software that has been licensed to the legislative services agency.

(b) This subsection applies to a public agency (as defined by IC 5-14-3-2) with access to the information described by subsection (a). A paper copy of a map that can be printed using the geographic information system described in subsection (a) must be available to any person under rules approved by the legislative council. Electronic copies of the information are available only under rules approved by the legislative council.

As added by P.L.251-1999, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-8Reports to council by bodies performing official legislative business Sec. 8. (a) All boards, commissions, and committees performing official legislative business between the regular sessions of the general assembly may be required to submit to the council progress reports and a final report. Such reports shall contain such information as the council may require and must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(b) The budget committee of the state budget agency shall, upon request of the council, report to the council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 on the progress of its activities including an estimate of the revenues, an estimate of the surplus of revenues over expenditures, a report of current and projected expenditures and any other data which will enhance an understanding of the fiscal affairs of the state.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.3.

IC 2-5-1.1-9RepealedAs added by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.3-1983, SEC.5.

IC 2-5-1.1-10RepealedAs added by Acts 1981, P.L.8, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.31-1985, SEC.37; P.L.53-2014, SEC.1; P.L.85-2017, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.42-2024, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-1.1-11Examination of state board of accounts Sec. 11. The legislative council may examine the accounts, financial affairs, or performance of the state board of accounts. The examination is governed by IC 5-11. This examination may include a followup financial examination of a sample of those examined by the state board of accounts.

As added by P.L.3-1986, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-12RepealedAs added by P.L.179-2001, SEC.1 and P.L.212-2001, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.1-2002, SEC.170.

IC 2-5-1.1-12.1Video or audio coverage of legislative sessions and activities Sec. 12.1. The legislative council may contract with the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1 or another public or private person to provide video or audio coverage, or both, over the Internet or another broadcast medium of any of the following:

(1) Sessions of the general assembly.

(2) Other legislative activities authorized by the legislative council.

As added by P.L.1-2002, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.177-2005, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-12.2Legislative services agency; office of census data Sec. 12.2. (a) The definitions in IC 1-1-3.5 and IC 3-5-2.1 apply throughout this section.

(b) As used in this section, "council" refers to the legislative council established by section 1 of this chapter.

(c) As used in this section, "GIS" refers to the geographic information system that the office is required to establish and maintain under subsection (f)(7).

(d) As used in this section, "office" refers to the office of census data established by subsection (e).

(e) The office of census data is established within the legislative services agency. Appointment of staff members of the office is subject to the approval of the legislative council.

(f) The office shall do the following:

(1) Advise and assist the Bureau of the Census in defining the boundaries of census blocks in Indiana.

(2) Work with other state and federal agencies to assist in the Census Bureau's local review program conducted in Indiana.

(3) Participate in national associations of state governments to obtain information regarding census count activities conducted by other states.

(4) Work with political subdivisions following each decennial census to provide information and assistance concerning special censuses, special tabulations, and corrected population counts.

(5) Work with the election division, state agencies, and political subdivisions to maintain accurate information concerning the boundaries of precincts and political subdivisions.

(6) Provide technical assistance to counties, the election commission, and the election division to comply with Indiana law concerning establishing a precinct (as defined in IC 3-11-1.5-1).

(7) Establish and maintain a geographic information system that contains the boundaries of all precincts, legislative districts, and congressional districts. The geographic information system may contain other boundaries and information as determined by the executive director of the legislative services agency or as required by the council.

(8) Perform other census and mapping research as determined by the executive director of the legislative services agency or as required by the council.

(g) The office shall provide the election division a network connection to the GIS. The network connection must do the following:

(1) Provide the election division with read access to the GIS.

(2) Enable the election division to download any information, including maps, contained in the GIS.

(h) The election division is the agency through which public access to information contained in the GIS shall be provided.

As added by P.L.1-2002, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.53-2014, SEC.2; P.L.186-2025, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-1.1-13Use of Internet coverage for commercial purpose Sec. 13. (a) A person may use all or a part of audio or video coverage provided under section 12.1 of this chapter for a commercial purpose intended to result in a profit or other tangible benefit to any person only if:

(1) the legislative council gives its permission for the person's commercial use; and

(2) the person:

(A) uses the audio or video coverage only for educational or public affairs programming, including news programming, that does not also constitute a use prohibited under section 14 of this chapter; or

(B) transmits to paid subscribers an unedited feed of the audio or visual coverage.

(b) The legislative council shall give its permission to a person to use the coverage provided under section 12.1 of this chapter for a commercial purpose if:

(1) the person or the person's representative submits to the legislative council, or its designated agent, a signed, written request for the use that:

(A) states the purpose for which the audio or video coverage will be used and that the stated purpose is allowed under subsection (a); and

(B) contains an agreement by the person that the audio or visual coverage will not be used for a commercial purpose other than the stated purpose; and

(2) the purpose stated in subdivision (1)(A) is a use allowed under subsection (a).

(c) The legislative council:

(1) is not required to give its permission to any person; and

(2) may limit the number of persons to whom it gives its permission;

to use coverage provided under section 12.1 of this chapter for a purpose described in subsection (a)(2)(B).

(d) Subsection (a) and an agreement under subsection (b)(1)(B) do not prohibit compiling, describing, quoting from, analyzing, or researching the verbal content of audio or visual coverage provided under section 12.1 of this chapter for a commercial purpose.

(e) The attorney general may enforce this section at the request of the legislative council by bringing a civil action to enjoin a violation of subsection (a) or an agreement under subsection (b)(1)(B).

As added by P.L.179-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.3.

IC 2-5-1.1-14Internet coverage as part of legislative history Sec. 14. Audio or video coverage provided under section 12.1 of this chapter is not part of the legislative history of an act enacted or resolution adopted by the general assembly unless:

(1) the content of audio or video coverage provided under section 12.1 of this chapter is:

(A) incorporated by resolution contemporaneously adopted by the chamber in which the coverage originated into the house or senate journal required under Article 4, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; or

(B) declared to be part of the legislative history of a bill or resolution in a bill contemporaneously enacted by the general assembly; and

(2) the content of the incorporated audio or video coverage is certified for accuracy and completeness by the principal clerk or principal secretary of the chamber in which the coverage originated.

As added by P.L.179-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.4.

IC 2-5-1.1-15Internet coverage as an expression of legislative intent Sec. 15. Audio or video coverage provided under section 12.1 of this chapter does not constitute an expression of the legislative intent, purpose, or meaning of an act enacted or resolution adopted by the general assembly unless:

(1) the content of audio or video coverage provided under section 12.1 of this chapter is incorporated by a bill contemporaneously enacted by the general assembly; and

(2) the content of the incorporated audio or video coverage is certified for accuracy and completeness by the principal clerk or principal secretary of the chamber in which the coverage originated.

As added by P.L.179-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.5.

IC 2-5-1.1-16Internet coverage; use as evidence Sec. 16. It is not the intent of the general assembly in enacting section 12.1 of this chapter to have the content of the audio or video coverage provided under section 12 of this chapter (repealed) used as evidence of the legislative intent, purpose, or meaning of an act enacted or resolution adopted by the general assembly.

As added by P.L.179-2001, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.6; P.L.1-2003, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-17Intent of general assembly in enactment of sections 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 of chapter Sec. 17. It is not the intent of the general assembly in enacting sections 12 (repealed), 13, 14, 15, and 16 of this chapter to change the judicial rule of statutory construction expressed in Tinder, Pros. Atty. et al. v. Clarke Auto Co., Inc. (1958), 238 Ind. 302, 149 N.E.2d 808 and later cases that the motive of individual sponsors of legislation cannot be imputed to the general assembly unless there is a basis for it in its statutory expression.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.8.

IC 2-5-1.1-18Annual appropriation to legislative employers Sec. 18. There is annually appropriated to legislative employers (as defined in IC 5-10-8) from the fund established under section 17 of this chapter sufficient funds to pay for employer paid benefit charges or premiums arising as a result of elections made by legislative employers under IC 5-10-8.

As added by P.L.178-2002, SEC.141.

IC 2-5-1.1-19RepealedAs added by P.L.137-2006, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.130-2018, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.1-20ExpiredAs added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.35. Expired 12-31-2023 by P.L.165-2021, SEC.35.

IC 2-5-1.2Chapter 1.2. Definitions and General Provisions Relating to the Operation of a Committee

2-5-1.2-1Application of chapter; exceptions 2-5-1.2-2Application of definitions 2-5-1.2-3"Appointing authority" 2-5-1.2-4"Committee" 2-5-1.2-5"House" 2-5-1.2-6"President pro tempore" 2-5-1.2-7"Senate" 2-5-1.2-8"Speaker" 2-5-1.2-8.5Appointments; committee chair; committee vice-chair 2-5-1.2-8.6Expiration of terms 2-5-1.2-9Filling vacancies 2-5-1.2-10Legislative services agency provides staff support 2-5-1.2-11Per diem, mileage, travel allowances 2-5-1.2-12Number of votes required to take action 2-5-1.2-13Committee to operate under policies and procedures of legislative council 2-5-1.2-14Payment of committee expenses from appropriations to legislative council, legislative services agency 2-5-1.2-15Submission of reports to legislative council 2-5-1.2-16Committee reports are public records

IC 2-5-1.2-1Application of chapter; exceptions Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or otherwise in this article, this chapter applies to all committees established under this article.

(b) This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) The legislative council (IC 2-5-1.1).

(2) The youth advisory council (IC 2-5-29).

(3) The commission on improving the status of children in Indiana (IC 2-5-36).

(4) The host committee for the NCSL 2020 legislative summit (IC 2-5-41).

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.4; P.L.133-2012, SEC.1; P.L.205-2013, SEC.38; P.L.53-2014, SEC.3; P.L.6-2018, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.2-2Application of definitions Sec. 2. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article except in a statute listed in section 1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-3"Appointing authority" Sec. 3. "Appointing authority" refers to the office that has the duty to appoint a committee member under this article.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-4"Committee" Sec. 4. "Committee" refers to a task force, a committee, or another body (however designated) established under this article.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.53-2014, SEC.4; P.L.42-2024, SEC.3.

IC 2-5-1.2-5"House" Sec. 5. "House" refers to the house of representatives of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-6"President pro tempore" Sec. 6. "President pro tempore" refers to the president pro tempore of the senate of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-7"Senate" Sec. 7. "Senate" refers to the senate of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-8"Speaker" Sec. 8. "Speaker" refers to the speaker of the house of representatives of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-8.5Appointments; committee chair; committee vice-chair Sec. 8.5. (a) The:

(1) chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the vice-chairman, shall designate the chair; and

(2) vice-chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the chairman, shall designate a vice-chair;

of each committee from among the legislative members of the committee. The chair and vice-chair of a committee serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

(b) If a committee is a study committee (as defined in IC 2-5-1.3-3) or another committee on which members serve for two (2) interims or years, the chairman and the vice-chairman of the legislative council may provide that:

(1) the chair of a committee becomes the vice-chair of the committee in the year after the individual is appointed as chair; and

(2) the vice-chair of the committee becomes the chair of the committee in the year after the individual is appointed as vice-chair.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.5.

IC 2-5-1.2-8.6Expiration of terms Sec. 8.6. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), a member of a committee serves a two (2) year term that expires on June 30 of an odd-numbered year. A member may be reappointed to serve successive terms.

(b) A member of a committee serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

(c) A member of a committee established by statute in an even-numbered year serves a one (1) year term that expires on June 30 of the following year.

As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.4.

IC 2-5-1.2-9Filling vacancies Sec. 9. (a) If a vacancy occurs on a committee, the appointing authority that appointed the member whose position is vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.

(b) An individual appointed to fill a vacancy must have the qualifications that a member appointed by the appointing authority must have.

(c) An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves:

(1) for the remainder of the term of the member the individual is appointed to succeed, if committee members have a term set under this article; or

(2) at the pleasure of the appointing authority, if subdivision (1) does not apply.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-10Legislative services agency provides staff support Sec. 10. The legislative services agency shall provide staff support to a committee.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-11Per diem, mileage, travel allowances Sec. 11. (a) Each member of a committee who is not a state employee is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to individuals who serve as legislative and lay members, respectively, of interim study committees established by the legislative council.

(b) Each member of a committee who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(c) Each member of a committee who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council.

(d) Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this chapter shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.5.

IC 2-5-1.2-12Number of votes required to take action Sec. 12. The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members appointed to a committee are required for the committee to take action on any measure, including the final report.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-13Committee to operate under policies and procedures of legislative council Sec. 13. A committee shall operate under the policies and rules of the legislative council.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-14Payment of committee expenses from appropriations to legislative council, legislative services agency Sec. 14. All funds necessary for a committee to carry out its functions shall be paid from appropriations to the legislative council and the legislative services agency.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-15Submission of reports to legislative council Sec. 15. A committee shall submit interim, final, and other reports to the legislative council as directed by the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.2-16Committee reports are public records Sec. 16. All reports of a committee are public records.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3Chapter 1.3. Interim Study Committees

2-5-1.3-1"Interim" 2-5-1.3-2"Standing committee" 2-5-1.3-3"Study committee" 2-5-1.3-4Establishment; permanent interim study committees 2-5-1.3-5Membership 2-5-1.3-5.1Membership of interim study committee on child services 2-5-1.3-6Appointment of lay members 2-5-1.3-7Legislator eligibility for appointment 2-5-1.3-8Limitation; size of committee 2-5-1.3-9Member's term 2-5-1.3-10Appointments; committee chair; committee vice-chair 2-5-1.3-11Compliance; policies of legislative council 2-5-1.3-12Subcommittees 2-5-1.3-13Authority to study issues 2-5-1.3-14Establishment of additional temporary study committees 2-5-1.3-15Transfer of study topics among study committees 2-5-1.3-16Statutory construction; technical conflicts between this chapter and other legislation enacted in 2014 2-5-1.3-17Repealed

IC 2-5-1.3-1"Interim" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "interim" refers to the following:

(1) For calendar year 2021, the period beginning May 1, 2021, and ending November 15, 2021.

(2) For a calendar year beginning after December 31, 2021, that part of the year that begins immediately after the day that a regular session of the general assembly adjourns sine die and ends immediately before the day that the next regular session of the general assembly convenes.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.133-2021, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-2"Standing committee" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "standing committee" means the following:

(1) A standing committee established under the rules of the senate to consider bills during a regular session of the general assembly.

(2) A standing committee established under the rules of the house of representatives to consider bills during a regular session of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-3"Study committee" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "study committee" means an interim study committee established by section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-4Establishment; permanent interim study committees Sec. 4. The following interim study committees are established:

(1) Agriculture and Natural Resources.

(2) Commerce and Economic Development.

(3) Corrections and Criminal Code.

(4) Courts and the Judiciary.

(5) Education.

(6) Elections.

(7) Employment and Labor.

(8) Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications.

(9) Environmental Affairs.

(10) Financial Institutions and Insurance.

(11) Government.

(12) Public Safety and Military Affairs.

(13) Pension Management Oversight.

(14) Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Human Services.

(15) Public Policy.

(16) Roads and Transportation.

(17) Fiscal Policy.

(18) Child Services.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.123-2016, SEC.1; P.L.231-2019, SEC.1; P.L.148-2021, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.3-5Membership Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 5.1 of this chapter, a study committee has the following members:

(1) Four (4) members of the senate, appointed by the president pro tempore, who preferably are members of the standing committee of the senate that has subject matter jurisdiction most closely relating to the subject matter for the study committee, as determined by the president pro tempore.

(2) Three (3) members, appointed by the minority leader of the senate, who preferably are members of the standing committee of the senate that has subject matter jurisdiction most closely relating to the subject matter for the study committee, as determined by the president pro tempore.

(3) Four (4) members, appointed by the speaker, who preferably are members of the standing committee of the house of representatives that has subject matter jurisdiction most closely relating to the subject matter for the study committee, as determined by the speaker.

(4) Three (3) members, appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives, who preferably are members of the standing committee of the house of representatives that has subject matter jurisdiction most closely relating to the subject matter for the study committee, as determined by the speaker.

(5) The members (if any) appointed under section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.148-2021, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-1.3-5.1Membership of interim study committee on child services Sec. 5.1. (a) The interim study committee on child services consists of sixteen (16) members appointed as follows:

(1) Three (3) members of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

(2) Two (2) members of the senate appointed by the minority leader of the senate.

(3) Three (3) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(4) Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.

(5) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general assembly, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

(6) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general assembly, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(7) A juvenile court judge appointed by the chief justice.

(8) One (1) individual appointed by the governor.

The members of the general assembly appointed under this subsection must be members of either the senate committee on family and children services or the house committee on family, children, and human affairs. The individuals appointed under subdivisions (5) and (6) must be experts in the area of family and child services.

(b) If a legislative member of the interim study committee on child services ceases to be a member of the chamber from which the member was appointed, the member also ceases to be a member of the committee.

As added by P.L.148-2021, SEC.3.

IC 2-5-1.3-6Appointment of lay members Sec. 6. (a) The legislative council may authorize the addition of lay members to one (1) or more study committees in accordance with this section.

(b) If the legislative council authorizes the appointment of lay members to a study committee, four (4) lay members shall be appointed as follows:

(1) One (1) individual, appointed by the president pro tempore, who resides in Indiana and has experience, education, or training in the subject matter for the study committee but who is not a member of the general assembly.

(2) One (1) individual, appointed by the minority leader of the senate, who resides in Indiana and has experience, education, or training in the subject matter for the study committee but who is not a member of the general assembly.

(3) One (1) individual, appointed by the speaker, who resides in Indiana and has experience, education, or training in the subject matter for the study committee but who is not a member of the general assembly.

(4) One (1) individual, appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives, who resides in Indiana and has experience, education, or training in the subject matter for the study committee but who is not a member of the general assembly.

(c) If the legislative council authorizes the appointment of lay members to a study committee, the legislative council may provide for the appointment to the study committee of lay members in addition to the lay members appointed under subsection (b).

(d) If the legislative council authorizes the appointment of lay members to a study committee, the legislative council may make the lay members appointed to the study committee voting members of the study committee.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-7Legislator eligibility for appointment Sec. 7. This chapter does not prohibit an appointing authority from appointing a legislator who is not a member of a standing committee that has subject matter jurisdiction most closely relating to the subject matter for the study committee.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-8Limitation; size of committee Sec. 8. Except as provided by this chapter, additional voting members, advisory members, or lay members may not be appointed to serve on a study committee.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-9Member's term Sec. 9. The term of a member appointed to a study committee is two (2) consecutive interims. However, an appointing authority may replace a member at any time during the member's term.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.85-2017, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-1.3-10Appointments; committee chair; committee vice-chair Sec. 10. IC 2-5-1.2-8.5 applies to the appointment of a chair and vice-chair for a study committee.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-11Compliance; policies of legislative council Sec. 11. A study committee shall operate, as required in IC 2-5-1.2-13, under the policies and rules of the legislative council. However, a study committee may meet only during the interim period in a year.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-12Subcommittees Sec. 12. (a) The chair of a study committee may establish not more than two (2) subcommittees in an interim to assist the study committee. The chair of a study committee establishing a subcommittee shall appoint the members of the subcommittee from among the members of the study committee. Notwithstanding IC 2-5-1.2-8.5, the chair of the study committee shall appoint the chair of the subcommittee. A nonvoting member on the study committee is a nonvoting member on a subcommittee. A subcommittee established by a chair of a study committee exists for the duration of only (1) interim.

(b) The expenses of a subcommittee, including per diem, mileage, and travel allowances payable under IC 2-5-1.2-11, shall be paid from money authorized by the legislative council for operation of the study committee. The amount authorized by the legislative council for expenditures of a study committee may not be increased to pay for the operation of a subcommittee.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.123-2016, SEC.2; P.L.231-2019, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-1.3-13Authority to study issues Sec. 13. (a) A study committee shall study the issues assigned by the legislative council that are within the subject matter for the study committee, as described in section 4 of this chapter.

(b) In addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the interim study committee on roads and transportation shall advise the bureau of motor vehicles regarding the suitability of a special group (as defined in IC 9-13-2-170) to receive a special group recognition license plate for the special group (as defined in IC 9-13-2-170) for the first time under IC 9-18.5-12-4 and the suitability of a special group (as defined in IC 9-13-2-170) to continue participating in the special group recognition license plate program under IC 9-18.5-12-5.

(c) In addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the interim study committee on corrections and criminal code shall review current trends with respect to criminal behavior, sentencing, incarceration, and treatment and may:

(1) identify particular needs of the criminal justice system that can be addressed by legislation; and

(2) prepare legislation to address the particular needs found by the committee.

(d) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the interim study committee on courts and the judiciary shall review, consider, and make recommendations concerning all requests for new courts, new judicial officers, and changes in jurisdiction of existing courts. A request under this subsection must include at least the following information to receive full consideration by the committee:

(1) The level of community support for the change, including support from the local fiscal body.

(2) The results of a survey that shall be conducted by the county requesting the change, sampling members of the bar, members of the judiciary, and local officials to determine needs and concerns of existing courts.

(3) Whether the county is already using a judge or magistrate from an overserved area of the judicial district.

(4) The relative severity of need based on the most recent weighted caseload measurement system report published by the office of judicial administration.

(5) Whether the county is using any problem solving court as described in IC 33-23-16-11, and, if so, the list of problem solving courts established in the county, and any evaluation of the impact of the problem solving courts on the overall judicial caseload.

(6) A description of the:

(A) county's population growth in the ten (10) years before the date of the request; and

(B) projected population growth in the county for the ten (10) years after the date of the request, to the extent available;

and any documentation to support the information provided under this subdivision.

(7) A description of the county's use of pre-incarceration diversion services and post-incarceration reentry services in an effort to decrease recidivism.

(8) If the request is a request for a new court or new courts, an acknowledgment from the county fiscal body (as defined in IC 36-1-2-6) with the funding sources and estimated costs the county intends to pay toward the county's part of the operating costs associated with the new court or new courts.

The office of judicial administration shall post the list of required information provided under this subsection on its website.

(e) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the interim study committee on courts and the judiciary shall review the most recent weighted caseload measurement system report published by the office of judicial administration and do the following:

(1) Identify each county in which the number of courts or judicial officers exceeds the number used by the county in that report year.

(2) Determine the number of previous report years in which the number of courts or judicial officers in a county identified in subdivision (1) exceeded the number used by the county in that particular report year.

(3) Make a recommendation on whether the number of courts or judicial officers in the county should be decreased.

The office of judicial administration shall post a list of the number of courts or judicial officers used in each county for each report year, and the number of years in which the number of courts or judicial officers in the county has exceeded the number used by the county, on its website.

(f) In addition to studying the issues assigned under subsection (a), the interim study committee on child services shall:

(1) review the annual reports submitted by:

(A) each local child fatality review team under IC 16-49-3-7;

(B) the statewide child fatality review committee under IC 16-49-4-11; and

(C) the department of child services under IC 31-25-2-24;

during the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period, and may make recommendations regarding changes in policies or statutes to improve child safety; and

(2) report to the legislative council before November 1 of each interim, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the results of:

(A) the committee's review under subdivision (1); and

(B) the committee's study of any issue assigned to the committee under subsection (a).

(g) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the interim study committee on government shall do the following:

(1) Determine whether a group has met in the immediately preceding two (2) years.

(2) Review reports submitted to the committee in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4.

(3) Identify all interstate compacts that have been fully operational for at least two (2) years to which the state is a party.

(4) Consider whether to:

(A) remain a party to; or

(B) withdraw from;

each interstate compact.

(5) If the committee determines that the state should withdraw from an interstate compact, identify the steps needed to withdraw.

(6) Report before November 1 to the legislative council, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 the committee's:

(A) recommendations for proposed legislation to repeal groups:

(i) after determining that the groups have not met during the immediately preceding two (2) years; or

(ii) after reviewing a group's report under subdivision (2); and

(B) findings and recommendations regarding the interstate compacts.

As used in this subsection, "group" refers to an authority, a board, a commission, a committee, a council, a delegate, a foundation, a panel, or a task force that is established by statute, has at least one (1) legislator assigned to it, and is not staffed by the legislative services agency.

(h) In each odd-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the interim study committee on government shall:

(1) identify each group that has been operational for at least two (2) state fiscal years;

(2) review the statutory duties and recent activities of each group identified under subdivision (1);

(3) for each group identified under subdivision (1), determine whether the group should be:

(A) retained because the group has ongoing statutory duties and it remains the most appropriate group to fulfill those duties;

(B) repealed because the group has fulfilled its statutory duties;

(C) repealed because the group's statutory duties could be more efficiently fulfilled after transferring them to another group or state agency; or

(D) repealed because the group's statutory duties are redundant because the duties also belong to another group or state agency; and

(4) report before November 1 to the legislative council, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the committee's findings and recommendations regarding the groups evaluated under this subsection.

As used in this subsection, "group" refers to an authority, a board, a commission, a committee, a council, a delegate, a foundation, a panel, or a task force that is established by statute and not staffed by the legislative services agency.

(i) In 2026 and 2027, in addition to the issues assigned under subsections (a) and (f), the interim study committee on child services shall review the report submitted by the child welfare task force under IC 2-5-55.7-8. This subsection expires December 31, 2027.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.257-2017, SEC.2; P.L.2-2018, SEC.1; P.L.138-2020, SEC.1; P.L.148-2021, SEC.4; P.L.114-2022, SEC.1; P.L.9-2024, SEC.6; P.L.161-2025, SEC.2; P.L.162-2025, SEC.1; P.L.186-2025, SEC.270; P.L.152-2026, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.3-14Establishment of additional temporary study committees Sec. 14. In addition to the study committees established under section 4 of this chapter, the legislative council by resolution may establish one (1) or more additional interim study committees. An interim study committee established by the legislative council:

(1) shall study only the specific topics assigned by the legislative council;

(2) exists for the duration of only one (1) interim period;

(3) has the membership determined by the legislative council; and

(4) is subject to IC 2-5-1.2.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-15Transfer of study topics among study committees Sec. 15. The legislative council may transfer the study of a legislative topic from the board, commission, or other committee that is directed by law to study the legislative topic to a study committee with subject matter jurisdiction closely relating to the subject matter of the proposed study, as determined by the chairman of the legislative council, or to an interim study committee established under section 14 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-16Statutory construction; technical conflicts between this chapter and other legislation enacted in 2014 Sec. 16. The general assembly recognizes that SEA 80-2014 repeals IC 2-5-3, IC 2-5-20, IC 2-5-28.5, IC 2-5-33.4, IC 2-5-38.1, IC 13-13-7, IC 33-23-10, and other statutes that establish study committees and that other acts of the 2014 regular session of the general assembly add or amend provisions that are repealed by SEA 80-2014. The general assembly intends to repeal the provisions described in this section, including the additions and amendments to the repealed provisions enacted in other acts of the 2014 regular session of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.3-17RepealedAs added by P.L.62-2016, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.161-2018, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.4Chapter 1.4. Code Revision Committee

2-5-1.4-1"Committee" 2-5-1.4-2"Council" 2-5-1.4-3Code revision committee 2-5-1.4-4Membership 2-5-1.4-5Terms 2-5-1.4-6Governing authorities

IC 2-5-1.4-1"Committee" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the code revision committee described in section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.4-2"Council" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the legislative council created by IC 2-5-1.1-1.

As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.4-3Code revision committee Sec. 3. The Indiana code revision commission established by IC 2-5-1.1-10 (before its repeal) is hereby renamed and shall be known as the code revision committee. The committee is an advisory body to the council. In that capacity, the committee shall:

(1) assist the council in supervising the compilation, computerization, indexing, and printing of the Indiana Code;

(2) assist the council in developing standards for the codification and revision of statutes to make those statutes clear, concise, and easy to interpret and to apply;

(3) assist the council, as required by IC 4-22-8-11, with the publication of the Indiana Register and in the compilation, computerization, indexing, and printing of the Indiana Administrative Code;

(4) assist the council, as required by IC 4-22-2-42, in developing and revising standards, techniques, format, and numbering system to be used in drafting rules for promulgation;

(5) assist the council in developing and revising standards, techniques, and format to be used when preparing legislation for consideration by the Indiana general assembly; and

(6) assist the council with any other related tasks assigned to the committee by the council.

As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.4-4Membership Sec. 4. The committee consists of the following members:

(1) Four (4) members of the house of representatives, not more than two (2) of whom are members of the same political party, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(2) Four (4) members of the senate, not more than two (2) of whom are members of the same political party, to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

(3) The chief justice of Indiana or the chief justice's designee.

(4) The chief judge of the Indiana court of appeals or the chief judge's designee.

(5) The Indiana attorney general or the attorney general's designee.

(6) An attorney admitted to the practice of law before the Indiana supreme court selected by the chairperson of the council.

(7) A present or former professor of law selected by the chairperson of the council.

(8) The Indiana secretary of state or the secretary of state's designee.

(9) An individual appointed by the governor.

As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.4-5Terms Sec. 5. Members of the committee serve a term of two (2) years that expires June 30 of an odd-numbered year or until their successors are appointed and qualified. A member of the committee may be reappointed to successive terms. Members of the committee serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.4-6Governing authorities Sec. 6. The committee is subject to IC 2-5-1.2 and the policies and rules of the council.

As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.6.

IC 2-5-1.5Chapter 1.5. RepealedRepealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.

IC 2-5-1.6Chapter 1.6. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.7.

IC 2-5-1.7Chapter 1.7. Access to Government Information by the General Assembly

2-5-1.7-1No effect on other provisions regarding information sharing 2-5-1.7-2"Governmental entity" 2-5-1.7-3"Government information" 2-5-1.7-4No fees for supplying information to legislative services agency 2-5-1.7-5Time period for providing information requested by legislative services agency 2-5-1.7-6Maintaining confidentiality; penalties 2-5-1.7-7Identification of confidential information by governmental entity 2-5-1.7-8Legislative services agency is agent of governmental entity sharing information 2-5-1.7-9Individually identifying information 2-5-1.7-10Information subject to federal law, regulation, or executive order 2-5-1.7-11Legislative council policies 2-5-1.7-12Data format 2-5-1.7-13Legislative services agency audits 2-5-1.7-14Memorandum of understanding

IC 2-5-1.7-1No effect on other provisions regarding information sharing Sec. 1. This chapter does not limit other provisions of law directly or indirectly providing for the sharing of government information with the general assembly, the legislative services agency, or another entity within the legislative department of the state.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-2"Governmental entity" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "governmental entity" means any of the following:

(1) Any officer or other organizational unit, by whatever name denominated, exercising any of the powers of state government.

(2) A state educational institution.

(3) A political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13).

(4) An instrumentality of state government or a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) or other entity created by law.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-3"Government information" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "government information" refers to any information created, received, maintained, or stored by or otherwise in the control of a governmental entity, regardless of the form or the media on which the information is recorded.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-4No fees for supplying information to legislative services agency Sec. 4. A charge permitted under IC 5-14-3-6, IC 5-14-3-8, or another law or rule to supply government information does not apply to supplying government information to the legislative services agency under this chapter.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-5Time period for providing information requested by legislative services agency Sec. 5. A governmental entity shall provide the legislative services agency with information requested by the legislative services agency not later than thirty (30) days after receiving the request. However, immediately before and during a session of the general assembly, a governmental entity shall work with the legislative services agency to provide information as soon as practicable in less than thirty (30) days, as needed, to accommodate the legislative schedule.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-6Maintaining confidentiality; penalties Sec. 6. With respect to government information obtained under this chapter, the legislative services agency shall maintain at least the same level of confidentiality as is required by law of the governmental entity from which the government information is obtained. Officers and employees of the legislative services agency are subject to the same statutory penalties for unauthorized disclosure or use as officers or employees of the governmental entity from which the government information is obtained.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-7Identification of confidential information by governmental entity Sec. 7. A governmental entity providing government information obtained under this chapter shall assist the legislative services agency in identifying any part of the government information obtained by the legislative services agency that must be maintained by the legislative services agency as confidential government information.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-8Legislative services agency is agent of governmental entity sharing information Sec. 8. To the extent permitted under state and federal law, the legislative services agency is considered an agent of the governmental entity sharing government information with the legislative services agency and is an authorized receiver of the government information under the statutory or administrative law that governs the government information. Sharing of government information under this chapter does not constitute a disclosure or release under any statutory or administrative law that governs the government information.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-9Individually identifying information Sec. 9. The legislative services agency may not share confidential information containing individually identifying information with any individual or entity outside the legislative services agency, including a member of the general assembly. If confidential information is received with unredacted names and identifying numbers, the legislative services agency shall delete, redact, or mask the names and identifying numbers as soon as practicable after receipt.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-10Information subject to federal law, regulation, or executive order Sec. 10. If government information to which the legislative services agency has access under this chapter is subject to federal law, federal regulation, or federal executive order, the governmental entity shall do the following:

(1) Provide to the legislative services agency a description of the nature and scope of the restrictions or other conditions.

(2) Assist the legislative services agency with obtaining any approvals or waivers and comply with any conditions necessary to exercise free accessibility to the government information.

(3) Provide access to the government information to the legislative services agency to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable federal law, federal regulation, or federal executive order.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-11Legislative council policies Sec. 11. The legislative council or the personnel subcommittee of the legislative council, or both, may establish additional policies, limits, and procedures governing access to, safekeeping, or use of government information obtained by the legislative services agency under this chapter.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-12Data format Sec. 12. If the governmental entity stores the data in electronic format, the data shall be provided in the original format in which the data is received or stored by the governmental entity, including data delimiters, tags, metadata, and other characters used to make the data machine readable or otherwise useful for retrieval or processing by the governmental entity, unless the legislative services agency agrees to accept the data in a different format.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-1.7-13Legislative services agency audits Sec. 13. (a) This section applies when a law or the legislative council directs the legislative services agency to:

(1) conduct an independent, objective, nonpartisan audit or other assessment of the stewardship, performance, or cost of government entity policies, programs, or operations; or

(2) review an audit or other assessment related to the stewardship, performance, or cost of governmental entity policies, programs, or operations.

(b) Upon request, a governmental entity shall provide the legislative services agency with sufficient, appropriate evidence that provides a reasonable basis for findings and conclusions related to the objective of the assessment.

(c) The legislative services agency shall use generally accepted governmental auditing standards as a guideline for conducting or reviewing an assessment (including the nature, extent, and timing of necessary evidence and assessment activities) and determining the sufficiency and appropriateness of evidence.

(d) A governmental entity may redact material that is confidential under any law only to the extent the legislative services agency determines the legislative services agency has a reasonable basis for findings and conclusions related to the objective of the assessment without the redacted material, as determined under generally accepted governmental auditing standards.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-1.7-14Memorandum of understanding Sec. 14. Upon the request of the legislative services agency for a memorandum of understanding, a governmental entity shall enter into a memorandum of understanding for the sharing of government information with the legislative services agency, which must include the following:

(1) The names and titles of the employees of:

(A) the legislative services agency authorized to request government information; and

(B) the employees of the governmental entity responsible for providing government information.

(2) A detailed description of the type and scope of government information to be shared, which may include confidential government information if reasonable and appropriate protections are established.

(3) The manner, process, or manner and process in which requests for government information will be made to the governmental entity.

(4) The specific time in which a governmental entity is obligated to fulfill a request for government information under normal circumstances, as well as an expedited time for requests that are considered to be urgent by the legislative services agency.

(5) A statement that there will be no charge or cost to the legislative services agency for the sharing of government information.

(6) A statement that government information will be delivered in the format specified by the legislative services agency whenever reasonably possible under the circumstances.

(7) A statement that all reasonable and appropriate measures and safeguards will be taken to ensure personal privacy and to protect personal information in a safe and secure manner.

(8) A statement that in connection with any government information involving an analysis, forecast, projection, or other estimate, the governmental entity shall provide sufficient and appropriate government information to the legislative services agency so that the legislative services agency may independently evaluate and verify the accuracy of the analysis, forecast, projection, or other estimate.

(9) A statement that a reasonable and appropriate process is established for the prompt resolution of any disputes that may arise over the sharing of government information.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-2Chapter 2. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.8.

IC 2-5-3Chapter 3. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.9.

IC 2-5-3.2Chapter 3.2. Review, Analysis, and Evaluation of Tax Incentives

2-5-3.2-1Review, analysis, and evaluation of tax incentives 2-5-3.2-2Tax expenditure report

IC 2-5-3.2-1Review, analysis, and evaluation of tax incentives Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "tax incentive" means a benefit provided through a state or local tax that is intended to alter, reward, or subsidize a particular action or behavior by the tax incentive recipient, including a benefit intended to encourage economic development. The term includes the following:

(1) An exemption, deduction, credit, preferential rate, or other tax benefit that:

(A) reduces the amount of a tax that would otherwise be due to the state;

(B) results in a tax refund in excess of any tax due; or

(C) reduces the amount of property taxes that would otherwise be due to a political subdivision of the state.

(2) The dedication of revenue by a political subdivision to provide improvements or to retire bonds issued to pay for improvements in an economic or sports development area, a community revitalization area, an enterprise zone, a tax increment financing district, or any other similar area or district.

(b) The general assembly intends that each tax incentive effectuate the purposes for which it was enacted and that the cost of tax incentives should be included more readily in the biennial budgeting process. To provide the general assembly with the information it needs to make informed policy choices about the efficacy of each tax incentive, the legislative services agency shall conduct a regular review, analysis, and evaluation of tax incentives according to a schedule developed by the legislative services agency.

(c) The legislative services agency shall conduct a systematic review, analysis, and evaluation of each tax incentive scheduled for review. The review, analysis, and evaluation must include information about each tax incentive that is necessary to achieve the goals described in subsection (b), which may include any of the following:

(1) The basic attributes and policy goals of the tax incentive, including the statutory and programmatic goals of the tax incentive, the economic parameters of the tax incentive, the original scope and purpose of the tax incentive, and how the scope or purpose has changed over time.

(2) The tax incentive's equity, simplicity, competitiveness, public purpose, adequacy, and extent of conformance with the original purposes of the legislation enacting the tax incentive.

(3) The types of activities on which the tax incentive is based and how effective the tax incentive has been in promoting these targeted activities and in assisting recipients of the tax incentive.

(4) The count of the following:

(A) Applicants for the tax incentive.

(B) Applicants that qualify for the tax incentive.

(C) Qualified applicants that, if applicable, are approved to receive the tax incentive.

(D) Taxpayers that actually claim the tax incentive.

(E) Taxpayers that actually receive the tax incentive.

(5) The dollar amount of the tax incentive benefits that has been actually claimed by all taxpayers over time, including the following:

(A) The dollar amount of the tax incentive, listed by the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code associated with the tax incentive recipients, if an NAICS Code is available.

(B) The dollar amount of income tax credits that can be carried forward for the next five (5) state fiscal years.

(6) An estimate of the economic impact of the tax incentive, including the following:

(A) A return on investment calculation for the tax incentive. For purposes of this clause, "return on investment calculation" means analyzing the cost to the state or political subdivision of providing the tax incentive, analyzing the benefits realized by the state or political subdivision from providing the tax incentive.

(B) A cost-benefit comparison of the state and local revenue foregone and property taxes shifted to other taxpayers as a result of allowing the tax incentive, compared to tax revenue generated by the taxpayer receiving the incentive, including direct taxes applied to the taxpayer and taxes applied to the taxpayer's employees.

(C) An estimate of the number of jobs that were the direct result of the tax incentive.

(D) For any tax incentive that is reviewed or approved by the Indiana economic development corporation, a statement by the chief executive officer of the Indiana economic development corporation as to whether the statutory and programmatic goals of the tax incentive are being met, with obstacles to these goals identified, if possible.

(7) The methodology and assumptions used in carrying out the reviews, analyses, and evaluations required under this subsection.

(8) The estimated cost to the state to administer the tax incentive.

(9) An estimate of the extent to which benefits of the tax incentive remained in Indiana or flowed outside Indiana.

(10) Whether the effectiveness of the tax incentive could be determined more definitively if the general assembly were to clarify or modify the tax incentive's goals and intended purpose.

(11) Whether measuring the economic impact is significantly limited due to data constraints and whether any changes in statute would facilitate data collection in a way that would allow for better review, analysis, or evaluation.

(12) An estimate of the indirect economic benefit or activity stimulated by the tax incentive.

(13) Any additional review, analysis, or evaluation that the legislative services agency considers advisable, including comparisons with tax incentives offered by other states if those comparisons would add value to the review, analysis, and evaluation.

The legislative services agency may request a state or local official or a state agency, a political subdivision, a body corporate and politic, or a county or municipal redevelopment commission to furnish information necessary to complete the tax incentive review, analysis, and evaluation required by this section. An official or entity presented with a request from the legislative services agency under this subsection shall cooperate with the legislative services agency in providing the requested information. An official or entity may require that the legislative services agency adhere to the provider's rules, if any, that concern the confidential nature of the information.

(d) The legislative services agency shall, before October 1 of each year, submit a report to the legislative council, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, and to the interim study committee on fiscal policy established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 containing the results of the legislative services agency's review, analysis, and evaluation. The report required by this subsection must not disclose any proprietary or otherwise confidential taxpayer information.

(e) The interim study committee on fiscal policy shall do the following:

(1) Hold at least one (1) public hearing after September 30 and before November 1 of each year at which:

(A) the legislative services agency presents the review, analysis, and evaluation of tax incentives; and

(B) the interim study committee receives information concerning tax incentives.

(2) Submit to the legislative council, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, any recommendations made by the interim study committee that are related to the legislative services agency's review, analysis, and evaluation of tax incentives prepared under this section.

(f) The general assembly shall use the legislative services agency's report under this section and the interim study committee on fiscal policy's recommendations under this section to determine whether a particular tax incentive:

(1) is successful;

(2) is provided at a cost that can be accommodated by the state's biennial budget; and

(3) should be continued, amended, or repealed.

(g) The legislative services agency shall establish and maintain a system for making available to the public information about the amount and effectiveness of tax incentives.

(h) The legislative services agency shall develop and publish on the general assembly's website a multi-year schedule that lists all tax incentives and indicates the year when the report will be published for each tax incentive reviewed. The legislative services agency may revise the schedule as long as each tax incentive is reviewed at least once.

(i) This section expires December 31, 2030.

As added by P.L.114-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.36-2015, SEC.1; P.L.214-2019, SEC.1; P.L.9-2024, SEC.7; P.L.213-2025, SEC.37.

IC 2-5-3.2-2Tax expenditure report Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "tax expenditure" means a tax exemption, tax deduction, tax credit, preferential tax rate, or tax provision that reduces a person's state tax liability.

(b) The legislative services agency shall, before November 1 of each even numbered year, prepare and publish a tax expenditure report.

(c) The tax expenditure report must include at least the following:

(1) A listing and explanation of each tax expenditure.

(2) The history of each tax expenditure.

(3) An estimate for each state fiscal year of the next biennial budget of the cost of each tax expenditure.

(4) A discussion of the criteria used to determine whether a tax provision is or is not a tax expenditure.

(d) The legislative services agency shall submit the tax expenditure report to:

(1) the legislative council;

(2) the interim study committee on fiscal policy established by IC 2-5-1.3-4; and

(3) the chairpersons and ranking minority members of:

(A) the house committee on ways and means; and

(B) the senate committee on appropriations;

for use in the preparation of and consideration of the state biennial budget.

As added by P.L.36-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.47.

IC 2-5-4Chapter 4. RepealedRepealed by P.L.13-1993, SEC.33.

IC 2-5-5Chapter 5. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.10.

IC 2-5-6Chapter 6. RepealedRepealed by Acts 1977, P.L.6, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-7Chapter 7. RepealedRepealed by Acts 1977, P.L.6, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-8Chapter 8. RepealedRepealed by P.L.300-1987, SEC.7.

IC 2-5-9Chapter 9. RepealedRepealed by Acts 1977, P.L.6, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-10Chapter 10. RepealedRepealed by Acts 1971, P.L.9, SEC.4.

IC 2-5-11Chapter 11. RepealedRepealed by Acts 1977, P.L.6, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-12Chapter 12. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.11.

IC 2-5-13Chapter 13. RepealedRepealed by P.L.1-1992, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-14Chapter 14. RepealedRepealed by P.L.4-1988, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-15Chapter 15. RepealedRepealed by P.L.2-1997, SEC.89.

IC 2-5-16Chapter 16. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.12.

IC 2-5-16.1Chapter 16.1. Probate Code Study Committee

2-5-16.1-1"Committee" 2-5-16.1-2Probate code study committee 2-5-16.1-3Membership; term of service 2-5-16.1-3.5Governing authorities 2-5-16.1-4Repealed 2-5-16.1-5Repealed 2-5-16.1-6Quorum; required number of affirmative votes to take final action 2-5-16.1-7Rules; subcommittees 2-5-16.1-8Repealed 2-5-16.1-9Repealed 2-5-16.1-10Repealed 2-5-16.1-11Additional funding sources 2-5-16.1-12Repealed 2-5-16.1-13Study and recommendations 2-5-16.1-14Referral of issues from legislative council

IC 2-5-16.1-1"Committee" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the probate code study committee established by section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.7.

IC 2-5-16.1-2Probate code study committee Sec. 2. The probate code study committee is established.

As added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.8.

IC 2-5-16.1-3Membership; term of service Sec. 3. (a) The committee has the following membership:

(1) Nine (9) members appointed by the governor that meet the following requirements:

(A) Each Indiana congressional district must be represented by at least one (1) member appointed under this subdivision who is a resident of that congressional district.

(B) One (1) member must work in the trust department of a bank, trust company, savings institution, or credit union chartered and supervised under IC 28 or federal law.

(C) One (1) member must be an attorney licensed in Indiana who primarily practices in the area of creditors' rights.

(D) One (1) member must be an attorney licensed in Indiana who practices in the area of estate planning.

(E) One (1) member must be an attorney licensed in Indiana who practices in the area of guardianships.

(F) One (1) member must be an attorney licensed in Indiana who practices in the area of trusts.

(G) One (1) member must be an attorney licensed in Indiana who practices in the area of probate of estates.

(H) One (1) member must be an attorney licensed in Indiana who practices in the area of probate litigation.

(I) One (1) member must be an Indiana trial court judge, full-time magistrate, or full-time commissioner whose jurisdiction includes probate.

(J) One (1) member must be an active or retired faculty member of an Indiana institution of higher learning who specializes in the field of estate planning and probate.

(2) Three (3) members appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate from among the members of the senate, not more than two (2) of whom may be affiliated with the same political party.

(3) Three (3) members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives from among the members of the house of representatives, not more than two (2) of whom may be affiliated with the same political party.

(4) The chief justice of the supreme court or a designee of the chief justice, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(b) If a legislative member of the committee ceases to be a member of the chamber from which the member was appointed, the person ceases to be a member of the committee.

(c) The term of a legislative member is two (2) years. A legislative member's term expires on June 30 of an odd-numbered year. The term of a member appointed by the governor is four (4) years and expires as follows:

(1) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(1)(B) through (a)(1)(F), June 30, 2025, and every fourth year thereafter.

(2) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(1)(G) through (a)(1)(J), June 30, 2027, and every fourth year thereafter.

A member of the committee may be reappointed to successive terms.

(d) If:

(1) the term of a member expires;

(2) the member is not reappointed; and

(3) a successor is not appointed;

the term of the member continues until a successor is appointed.

As added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.154-2022, SEC.1; P.L.42-2024, SEC.9.

IC 2-5-16.1-3.5Governing authorities Sec. 3.5. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the committee is subject to IC 2-5-1.2 and the policies and rules of the legislative council.

As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.10.

IC 2-5-16.1-4RepealedAs added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.42-2024, SEC.11.

IC 2-5-16.1-5RepealedAs added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.42-2024, SEC.12.

IC 2-5-16.1-6Quorum; required number of affirmative votes to take final action Sec. 6. (a) A quorum for a meeting of the committee is determined as follows:

STEP ONE: Determine the total number of members currently serving on the committee.

STEP TWO: Divide the number determined in STEP ONE by two (2). If the quotient is not a whole number, round the quotient up to the nearest whole number.

STEP THREE: Add one (1) member to the quotient determined in STEP TWO.

(b) The affirmative votes of at least eight (8) voting members of the committee are required for the committee to take final action.

As added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.154-2022, SEC.2; P.L.42-2024, SEC.13.

IC 2-5-16.1-7Rules; subcommittees Sec. 7. Subject to applicable statutes and policies established by the legislative council, the committee, by resolution, may adopt rules and create subcommittees, consisting of its members, necessary for the proper conduct of its business.

As added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.14.

IC 2-5-16.1-8RepealedAs added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.42-2024, SEC.15.

IC 2-5-16.1-9RepealedAs added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.42-2024, SEC.16.

IC 2-5-16.1-10RepealedAs added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.42-2024, SEC.17.

IC 2-5-16.1-11Additional funding sources Sec. 11. Subject to standards set by statute and the policies established by the legislative council, the committee may accept money or services from any public or private source to carry out this chapter.

As added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.18.

IC 2-5-16.1-12RepealedAs added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.42-2024, SEC.19.

IC 2-5-16.1-13Study and recommendations Sec. 13. The committee shall carry out a program to study and recommend to the general assembly needed changes in the following:

(1) The probate code (IC 29-1).

(2) The trust code (IC 30-4).

(3) Any other statute affecting the administration of a decedent's estate, guardianship, probate jurisdiction, trust, or fiduciary.

As added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.20.

IC 2-5-16.1-14Referral of issues from legislative council Sec. 14. The legislative council may refer any issue related to probate or trusts and fiduciaries to the committee for study. If a matter is referred to the committee under this section, the committee shall study that matter and report in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 to the legislative council as requested by the council.

As added by P.L.231-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.21.

IC 2-5-17Chapter 17. RepealedRepealed by P.L.1-1993, SEC.3.

IC 2-5-18Chapter 18. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.13.

IC 2-5-19Chapter 19. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.14.

IC 2-5-20Chapter 20. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.15.

IC 2-5-21Chapter 21. RepealedRepealed by P.L.217-2017, SEC.36.

IC 2-5-22Chapter 22. RepealedRepealed by P.L.164-1995, SEC.22.

IC 2-5-23Chapter 23. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.32.

IC 2-5-24Chapter 24. RepealedRepealed by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.33.

IC 2-5-24.1Chapter 24.1. RepealedRepealed by P.L.1-2001, SEC.51.

IC 2-5-25Chapter 25. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.33.

IC 2-5-26Chapter 26. RepealedRepealed by P.L.205-2013, SEC.48.

IC 2-5-27Chapter 27. RepealedRepealed by P.L.247-2003, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-27.2Chapter 27.2. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.34.

IC 2-5-28Chapter 28. RepealedRepealed by P.L.5-2011, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-28.5Chapter 28.5. RepealedRepealed by P.L.53-2014, SEC.35.

IC 2-5-29Chapter 29. Youth Advisory Council

2-5-29-1"Council" 2-5-29-1.5Repealed 2-5-29-1.6Repealed 2-5-29-2Youth advisory council established 2-5-29-3Appointment of members; terms 2-5-29-3.6Attendance at meeting; excused absence from school 2-5-29-4Council duties 2-5-29-5Meetings; voting 2-5-29-6Supervision and staff 2-5-29-7Expenses; per diem 2-5-29-7.5Repealed 2-5-29-8Repealed