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IN Code § 2-2.2-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 3. Legislative Ethics Committees|2-2.2-3-4. Adoption of Code of Ethics; Amendments; Consistency With Law; Effectiveness

Sec. 4. (a) The house and the senate shall each adopt a code of ethics.(b) The ethics committee may propose amendments to the code of ethics for adoption by its respective chamber.(c) A code of ethics recommended by the ethics committee must be consistent with the Constitution of the State of Indiana, this article, and any other applicable law.(d) Notwithstanding the occurrence of an election for the house or the senate, the code of ethics remains in effect until amended by the chamber to which the code of ethics applies.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 3. Legislative Ethics Committees|2-2.2-3-5. Powers of Ethics Committee; Requirements for Complaint

Sec. 5. (a) The ethics committee may do any of the following:(1) Act as an advisory body to the general assembly and to members on questions relating to possible conflicts of interest.(2) Render opinions interpreting this article and the code of ethics.(3) Receive and hear any complaint that alleges:(A) a breach of any privilege of the ethics committee's house;(B) misconduct of a member in the course of his or her official duties as a member of the general assembly; or(C) a violation of the code of ethics.(4) Obtain information with respect to a complaint filed under this section. The ethics committee may compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant documents.(5) Recommend whatever sanction is appropriate with respect to a particular member as will best maintain the trust, respect, and confidence of the public in the general assembly.(6) Recommend legislation relating to the conduct and ethics of members.(b) For a complaint to be considered by an ethics committee, the complaint must:(1) describe the acts or omissions that are the basis of the complaint with reasonable particularity and in sufficient detail to make it clear to an individual of ordinary understanding the breach, misconduct, or violation that is the basis of the complaint;(2) be submitted to the ethics committee (with a duplicate copy submitted to the speaker, if the subject of the complaint is a member of the house of representatives, or the president pro tempore, if the subject of the complaint is a member of the senate) in the form and in the manner provided in the rules of the chamber served by the ethics committee; and(3) be in writing and verified.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 3. Legislative Ethics Committees|2-2.2-3-6. Ethics Committee Investigations; Procedure

Sec. 6. The ethics committee shall conduct an investigation as follows:(1) When a complaint is filed with the ethics committee, a copy shall be sent promptly to the following:(A) The person alleged to have committed the violation.(B) The presiding officer.(2) If the ethics committee determines the complaint does not allege facts sufficient to constitute a code or statutory violation, the complaint shall be dismissed and the complainant and respondent notified of the dismissal of the complaint.(3) If the ethics committee determines that the complaint alleges facts sufficient to constitute a code or statutory violation, the ethics committee shall promptly investigate the alleged violation. The ethics committee may meet in executive session to conduct a preliminary investigation and to determine whether reasonable cause exists to support an alleged violation. If, after a preliminary investigation, the ethics committee finds that reasonable cause does not exist to support an alleged violation, the complaint shall be dismissed and the complainant and respondent notified of the dismissal of the complaint. All ethics committee investigations and records relating to the preliminary investigation are confidential.(4) If, after the preliminary investigation, the ethics committee finds that reasonable cause exists to support an alleged violation, it shall convene a hearing on the matter not later than thirty (30) days after making this finding.(5) If the ethics committee holds a hearing, the respondent shall be allowed to examine and make copies of all evidence in the committee's possession relating to the complaint. At the hearing, a respondent shall be afforded appropriate due process protection consistent with state administrative procedures, including the right to be represented by counsel, the right to call and examine witnesses, the right to introduce exhibits, and the right to cross examine opposing witnesses.(6) After the hearing, the ethics committee shall state its findings of fact. If the committee, based on competent and substantial evidence, finds the respondent has violated a code or statutory provision, it shall state its findings in writing in a report to the presiding officer. The report must be supported and signed by a majority of the committee members. If the committee finds the respondent has not violated a code or statutory provision, it shall dismiss the charges.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 3. Legislative Ethics Committees|2-2.2-3-7. Recusal of Ethics Committee Member

Sec. 7. An ethics committee member may not participate in any matter in which the committee member is involved, except as a respondent.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 3. Legislative Ethics Committees|2-2.2-3-8. Review of Statements of Economic Interests; Require Filer to Provide Additional Information

Sec. 8. (a) The ethics committee shall provide for the review of each statement of economic interests filed under IC 2-2.2-2.(b) The ethics committee may require a filer of a statement of economic interests to provide additional information about any matter reported or required to be reported in the filer's statement of economic interests.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 3. Legislative Ethics Committees|2-2.2-3-9. Ethics Training of Members; Sexual Harassment Prevention Instruction

Sec. 9. (a) Each member shall receive instruction in the ethics requirements of this article, the ethics rules, and any other relevant statutes.(b) Each member must complete not less than:(1) one (1) hour of ethics instruction; and(2) one (1) hour of sexual harassment prevention instruction;each year as determined by the presiding officer.(c) Each member shall comply with the training requirements of the ethics rules established under this section.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.197-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 2-2.2-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics|2-2.2-4-1. "Agency"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agency" refers to the legislative services agency established by IC 2-5-1.1-7.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics|2-2.2-4-2. "Executive Director"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "executive director" refers to the executive director of the agency employed under IC 2-5-1.1-7.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics|2-2.2-4-3. "Legislative Council"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "legislative council" refers to the legislative council established by IC 2-5-1.1-1.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics|2-2.2-4-4. "Office"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of legislative ethics established by section 5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics|2-2.2-4-5. Office Established

Sec. 5. The office of legislative ethics is established within the agency.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics|2-2.2-4-6. Executive Director to Organize Office; Approval of Legislative Council

Sec. 6. Subject to the approval of the legislative council, the executive director shall organize the office.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics|2-2.2-4-7. Appointment of Staff; Approval of Legislative Council

Sec. 7. Appointment of staff members of the office is subject to the approval of the legislative council.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics|2-2.2-4-8. Duties of Office

Sec. 8. The office shall do the following:(1) Assist and advise members in understanding the ethics rules of their respective houses.(2) Assist and advise members in completing the statement of economic interests required by IC 2-2.2-2.(3) Assist and advise the ethics committees.(4) Other duties relating to legislative ethics assigned by the legislative council.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics|2-2.2-4-9. Guidance From Ethics Committees

Sec. 9. The office may request guidance from the appropriate ethics committee regarding any matter that comes to the office.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 4. Office of Legislative Ethics|2-2.2-4-10. Staff Training

Sec. 10. The staff of the office shall remain current regarding all aspects relating to legislative ethics at the state and national levels.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 5. Prohibitions and Violations|2-2.2-5-1. Disorderly Behavior; Instances; Punishment

Sec. 1. The following constitute disorderly behavior and may be punished by the house or senate as provided in Article 4, Section 14 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana:(1) Knowing or intentional failure to file a required statement by the deadline prescribed in IC 2-2.2-2.(2) Knowing or intentional filing a false statement prescribed by IC 2-2.2-2.(3) Knowing or intentional violation of section 2, 3, or 4 of this chapter.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 5. Prohibitions and Violations|2-2.2-5-2. Acceptance of Compensation Based on Confidential Information

Sec. 2. A member may not accept any compensation from any employment, transaction, or investment that was entered into or made as a result of material information of a confidential nature gained as a member of the general assembly.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 5. Prohibitions and Violations|2-2.2-5-3. Receiving Honoraria

Sec. 3. A member may not receive an honorarium for an appearance or a speech made or given in the member's capacity as a legislator.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 5. Prohibitions and Violations|2-2.2-5-4. Sale or Lease of Property or Service; Compensation in Excess of That Received in Ordinary Course of Business

Sec. 4. A member may not receive compensation for the sale or lease of any property or service that substantially exceeds that which the member would charge in the ordinary course of business from any person whom the member knows or, in the exercise of reasonable care and diligence should know, has an economic interest in a legislative matter.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 6. Miscellaneous|2-2.2-6-1. Distribution of Literature by Members

Sec. 1. This article does not prohibit a member from distributing literature that is:(1) available to residents of Indiana without cost from the state and stamped "Distributed by (insert the name of the member)"; or(2) otherwise distributed as authorized by the general assembly by law, prevailing rule of the chamber in which the member serves, or resolution of the legislative council.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-3-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 1. Compensation of Legislators|2-3-1-1. Amount; When Paid

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), the annual salary of the members of the general assembly shall be an amount equal to eighteen percent (18%) of the annual salary of a judge under IC 33-38-5-6, as adjusted under IC 33-38-5-8.1.(b) One-half (1/2) the annual salary shall be paid on the fifteenth day of January, and one-half (1/2) the annual salary shall be paid on the fifteenth day of February.(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the annual salary of the members of the general assembly shall not be increased during the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, or during the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, regardless of any increase in the annual salary of a judge under IC 33-38-5-6, as adjusted under IC 33-38-5-8.1.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.65, s.1; Acts 1963(ss), c.25, s.1; 1967, S.E.A. 300, s.1; Acts 1972, P.L.232, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.4, SEC.1; Acts 1978, P.L.11, SEC.2; P.L.2-1984, SEC.1; P.L.43-2007, SEC.1; P.L.229-2011, SEC.38.
IN Code § 2-3-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 1. Compensation of Legislators|2-3-1-2. Purpose of Salary; Limitations

Sec. 2. (a) The general assembly hereby declares that the annual salary provided for in section 1 of this chapter is solely for the purpose of compensating the members of the general assembly for legislative services rendered during the year for which the salary is paid.(b) The legislative services referred to in subsection (a) include, but are not limited to, the following:(1) participating in sessions of the senate or the house of representatives;(2) participating in meetings of standing committees of the senate or the house of representatives, regardless of when the meetings are held;(3) participating in meetings of legislative study committees or commissions, regardless of when the meetings are held;(4) attending conferences for state legislators conducted by the National Conference of State Legislatures, the Council of State Governments, or similar organizations;(5) working with constituents, state agencies, and others to help resolve problems of constituents; and(6) working with legislative staff on research and bill drafting requests.In performing these and other legislative services, a member of the general assembly is normally required to work more than six hundred (600) hours per year.(c) This section, as amended in 1981 by the one hundred second general assembly at its first regular session, applies to salary payments made after December 31, 1975, under section 1 of this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.65, s.1a; Acts 1957, c.245, s.1; Acts 1963(ss), c.25, s.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.7, SEC.1.
IN Code § 2-3-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 1. Compensation of Legislators|2-3-1-4. Per Diem; Expenses

Sec. 4. In order to reimburse the members of the general assembly for the expenses they incur in providing legislative services, each member shall receive such per diem and such other expense reimbursements as may be provided by law. The officers of the senate and the house of representatives shall also receive such additional allowances as may be provided to them by law.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.65, s.3; Acts 1963(ss), c.25, s.4. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.7, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-3-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 2. Salary of Deceased Legislator|2-3-2-1. Rights of Surviving Spouse or Relatives

Sec. 1. In case a member of the general assembly should die prior to the expiration of the term for which he was elected his unpaid salary for the term shall be paid to his surviving spouse; in case he is not survived by a surviving spouse then such payment shall be paid to his dependent child or children; and in case he is not survived by a dependent child or children then such payment shall be paid to his parent or parents and to no other.Formerly: Acts 1965, c.28, s.1.
IN Code § 2-3-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 3. Reemployment Rights of Legislators|2-3-3-1. Restoration to Original Employment

Sec. 1. Any person being a member of the general assembly of the state of Indiana who, in order to perform the duties as a member of the general assembly of the state of Indiana by attendance at any session of the general assembly, or attendance at any duly called committee meeting, conference, or legislative study committee meeting of which he is a member, has left or leaves a position or employment, other than a temporary position or employment, in the employ of any employer and is still qualified to perform the duties of his employment and makes application for reemployment within ten (10) days after the close of any such session, or meeting, of the general assembly shall be restored by his employer to such position or employment at not less than the same pay or to a similar position or employment and pay unless the employer's circumstances have so changed as to make it impossible or unreasonable to do so. When a member of the general assembly is restored to his employment it shall be done without discrimination, nor shall the member be caused to suffer inconvenience or any other adverse action by his employer, as a result of any action taken while serving as a legislator.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.59, s.1; Acts 1963, c.309, s.1.
IN Code § 2-3-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 3. Reemployment Rights of Legislators|2-3-3-2. Fringe Benefits

Sec. 2. Any person who is restored to a position or employment under this chapter shall be considered as having been on leave of absence during his period of service as a member of the general assembly and shall be entitled to participate in insurance or other benefits offered by the employer pursuant to established rules and practices relating to employees on leave of absence in effect with the employer.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.59, s.2. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.2, SEC.7.
IN Code § 2-3-3-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 3. Reemployment Rights of Legislators|2-3-3-2.5. Right to Insurance and Other Benefits

Sec. 2.5. (a) For purposes of this section, "employer" refers to an employer that is any of the following:(1) A political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13).(2) A state educational institution.(b) An employer of an individual who is a member of the general assembly shall provide to the individual at all times during which the individual is serving as a member of the general assembly:(1) the same insurance and other benefits; and(2) at the same cost to the individual;as is provided to the individual by the employer when the individual is not serving as a member of the general assembly.As added by P.L.232-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 2-3-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 3. Reemployment Rights of Legislators|2-3-3-3. Violation by Employer; Remedies

Sec. 3. In case any employer fails or refuses to comply with this chapter, a judge of the circuit court, superior court, or probate court in the circuit in which such employer maintains a place of business shall have power, upon the filing of an appropriate pleading by the person entitled to the benefits of this chapter, to specifically require such employer to comply with this chapter, and, as an incident thereto to compensate such person for any loss of wages or benefits suffered by reason of such employer's unlawful action.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.59, s.3. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.2, SEC.8; P.L.84-2016, SEC.1.
IN Code § 2-3-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 4. Power to Take Acknowledgments|2-3-4-1. Members or Officers of General Assembly

Sec. 1. (a) Any member of the general assembly, the principal clerk of the house of representatives, or the secretary of the senate may:(1) take acknowledgment to deeds or other instruments in writing;(2) administer oaths, protest notes, and checks;(3) take the deposition of a witness;(4) take and certify affidavits and depositions; and(5) perform any other duty conferred upon a notary public by the statutes of Indiana.(b) Acknowledgments to deeds or other instruments taken by any such person shall entitle such deeds or other instruments to be recorded the same as though acknowledged before a notary public.Formerly: Acts 1909, c.65, s.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.6, SEC.1; P.L.2-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 2-3-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 4. Power to Take Acknowledgments|2-3-4-2. Necessity of Seal

Sec. 2. No member of the general assembly shall be authorized to perform any of the duties mentioned in section 1 of this chapter until he shall have procured such seal as will stamp upon paper a distinct impression, in words or letters, sufficiently indicating his official character, to which may be added such other device as he may choose. All acts not attested by such seal shall be void.Formerly: Acts 1909, c.65, s.2. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.2, SEC.9.
IN Code § 2-3-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 4. Power to Take Acknowledgments|2-3-4-3. Date of Election to General Assembly; Appending to Documents

Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of every member of the general assembly performing any of the acts as set forth in this chapter, at the time of signing any certificates of acknowledgment of a deed, mortgage or other instrument, or any jurat or other official document, to append to such certificate the date of the member's election to the general assembly. The jurisdiction of any such member to perform the duties mentioned in this section shall be coextensive with the state of Indiana.Formerly: Acts 1909, c.65, s.3. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.2, SEC.10; P.L.136-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-3-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 3. Compensation and Rights of Legislators|Chapter 4. Power to Take Acknowledgments|2-3-4-4. Fees

Sec. 4. Any such member performing any of the acts or duties hereunder shall be entitled to the same fees as those charged by notaries public, and where any act by a notary public would be a violation of the law, it shall likewise be a violation of the law if committed by a member of said general assembly in the performance of any of the duties or acts authorized hereunder. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.Formerly: Acts 1909, c.65, s.4.