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IN Code § 3-6-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 1. State Committees|3-6-1-13. State Committee; Powers

Sec. 13. Unless otherwise provided in the political party's rules, the state committee of each political party may:(1) adopt rules and resolutions to provide for all matters of internal party government;(2) remove a member or officer of a regular party committee, after reasonable notice and hearing, for refusing to obey or conform to a rule or resolution adopted by the state committee; and(3) maintain civil actions, in the committee's own name, to enforce obedience to its rules or resolutions.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.5; P.L.3-1997, SEC.20.
IN Code § 3-6-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 1. State Committees|3-6-1-14. Actions to Enforce Rules or Resolutions

Sec. 14. An action brought under section 13 of this chapter:(1) must be commenced, prosecuted, and tried in the circuit or superior court of the county where the defendant resides;(2) shall be tried by the court without a jury;(3) has precedence over all other cases pending in the court, except murder trials; and(4) may not be venued from the county.Process shall be served and proceedings conducted as in other civil actions, except that process shall be returned three (3) days from the date of service. An appeal from the judgment entered in any case may be taken by either party.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
IN Code § 3-6-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 1. State Committees|3-6-1-15. Political Party Positions Not Considered to Be Holding Office

Sec. 15. Notwithstanding any other statute, an individual serving in any of the following political party offices is not considered to be holding an office for purposes of Article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana:(1) Precinct committeeman.(2) Precinct vice committeeman.(3) State convention delegate.(4) Chair or other officer of a central committee.(5) Any other political party office (as defined in IC 3-5-2-17).As added by P.L.38-1999, SEC.4.
IN Code § 3-6-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 2. Precinct Committeemen|3-6-2-1. Political Parties Entitled to Precinct Committee Members

Sec. 1. Each political party whose nominee received at least ten percent (10%) of the votes cast in the state for secretary of state at the last election for that office may have precinct committeemen elected at the same time as a primary election in accordance with IC 3-10-1-4.5 or IC 3-10-1-4.6 if provided by the rules of the political party.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.6; P.L.124-2012, SEC.2.
IN Code § 3-6-2-10.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 2. Precinct Committeemen|3-6-2-10.5. Duty to Furnish Names and Addresses of Precinct Committeemen and Vice Committeemen

Sec. 10.5. The county chairman of a major political party shall, upon the request of a person who is serving in an elected office (as defined in IC 3-5-2-17), provide to that person the name and address of the precinct committeeman and vice committeeman of that party for each precinct in the county.As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.53. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-6-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 3. Political Party Name Change|3-6-3-1. Right to Change Name

Sec. 1. Any political party may change its name by complying with this chapter.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-4 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
IN Code § 3-6-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 3. Political Party Name Change|3-6-3-6. Use of New Name; Rights; Effect on Ballots Already Printed

Sec. 6. (a) After the state chairman of a political party files a statement with the election division certifying that the party's name has been changed in accordance with all applicable party rules, a political party shall be known by the political party's new name, and the party has all the rights it had under its former name.(b) If the state chairman of a political party files a statement under subsection (a) after the printing of ballots for use at an election conducted under this title has begun, the election board responsible for printing the ballots is not required to alter the ballots to state the new name of the political party.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-4 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.6; P.L.3-1997, SEC.21; P.L.225-2011, SEC.6.
IN Code § 3-6-3.7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 3.7. The Secretary of State|3-6-3.7-1. Secretary of State as State's Chief Election Official; Exception

Sec. 1. Except as provided by IC 3-7-11-1, the secretary of state is the state's chief election official.As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 3-6-3.7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 3.7. The Secretary of State|3-6-3.7-2. Election Duties of Secretary of State; Consent of Co-Directors Required

Sec. 2. In addition to performing the duties related to elections specified in this title, the secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division shall do the following:(1) Work with the federal Election Assistance Commission to encourage students enrolled at postsecondary educational institutions (including community colleges) to assist state and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants.(2) Consult with the federal Election Assistance Commission in the development of materials, seminars, and advertising targeted at students to implement the Help America Vote College Program conducted by the Election Assistance Commission under 52 U.S.C. 21121.(3) Consult with the Help America Vote Foundation established under 36 U.S.C. 152601 in developing programs to encourage secondary school students (including students educated in the home) to participate in the election process in a nonpartisan manner as poll workers or assistants to local election officials in precinct polling places.(4) Consult and coordinate with (and provide administrative support to) the co-directors of the election division in the development and implementation of the state plan under HAVA (52 U.S.C. 21001 through 52 U.S.C. 21006).(5) Perform all duties required to be performed by the state or the chief state election official under HAVA.As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.7; P.L.128-2015, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-6-3.7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 3.7. The Secretary of State|3-6-3.7-3. Programs to Encourage Students to Assist Election Administration

Sec. 3. The secretary of state may develop programs to encourage Indiana secondary school students and students in postsecondary educational institutions in Indiana to assist state and local governments in the administration of elections.As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-6-3.7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 3.7. The Secretary of State|3-6-3.7-4. Voter Education Outreach Fund; Purpose; Administration; Administrative Expenses; Investment of Money in Fund

Sec. 4. (a) The voter education outreach fund is established for the purpose of receiving, holding, and disbursing funds for education and outreach to citizens concerning voter rights and responsibilities, including voter identification requirements.(b) The fund shall be administered by the secretary of state.(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.As added by P.L.258-2013, SEC.17.
IN Code § 3-6-3.7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 3.7. The Secretary of State|3-6-3.7-5. Securing and Monitoring Facilities Storing Voting Systems and Electronic Poll Books; Reimbursement of Costs

Sec. 5. (a) A county election board may apply for payments to reimburse the county for expenditures made to secure and monitor facilities where voting systems and electronic poll books are stored.(b) If the county election board submits an application under subsection (a), the application must be filed with the secretary of state in a form prescribed by the election division.(c) The secretary of state, with the consent of the election division, may approve an application filed under this section and reimburse the county for all or part of the expenditures documented in the application.As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 3-6-3.7-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 3.7. The Secretary of State|3-6-3.7-6. Determination of Criminal Violation of Election Law; Assistance Provided to Prosecuting Attorney

Sec. 6. (a) If, upon investigation, the secretary of state determines that a criminal violation of this title may have occurred, the secretary of state and the co-directors of the election division shall refer the facts drawn from the investigation to the prosecuting attorney of the judicial circuit in which the crime may have been committed.(b) The secretary of state and election division may assist the prosecuting attorney in prosecuting an action under this section, which may include an attorney employed or retained by the secretary of state or the election division serving as a special deputy prosecutor appointed by the prosecuting attorney.As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.141-2020, SEC.2.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-1. Establishment

Sec. 1. The Indiana election commission is established.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-2. Membership

Sec. 2. (a) The commission consists of four (4) individuals appointed by the governor.(b) Each member of the commission must be a registered voter.(c) Each member of the commission must be a member of a major political party of the state. Not more than two (2) members of the commission may be a member of the same political party.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-3. Term of Office

Sec. 3. (a) The term of an individual serving as a member of the commission begins on the later of the following:(1) The day the term of the member whom the individual is appointed to succeed expires.(2) The day the individual is appointed.(b) The term of a member expires July 1 of the second year after the member's current term begins.(c) A member may be reappointed to the commission. A member reappointed to the commission is the member's own successor for purposes of subsection (a).As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-4. Nominations and Appointments for Succeeding Term

Sec. 4. (a) Before May 1 of a year that the term of a member of the commission expires, the state chairman of the major political party of the state represented by that member may nominate, in writing, two (2) individuals of the state chairman's own political party to succeed the member whose term will expire.(b) The state chairman of a political party may nominate the individual whose term will expire that year to serve a new term.(c) If the state chairman makes the nominations before May 1, the governor shall appoint one (1) of the nominees to the commission.(d) If the state chairman fails to make the nominations before May 1, the governor shall, within another ten (10) days, appoint a member of the same political party as the state chairman. The state chairman may disapprove the selection by notifying the governor within seven (7) days after receiving notice of the governor's appointment.(e) If the state chairman disapproves the selection within the seven (7) day period under subsection (d), the governor shall make another appointment under subsection (d) that is also subject to the disapproval of the state chairman under subsection (d).(f) If the state chairman does not disapprove an appointment under subsection (d) within the seven (7) day period, the individual appointed by the governor is a member of the commission.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-5. Vacancies

Sec. 5. (a) If a member of the commission resigns, dies, or becomes unable to serve on the commission, the governor shall notify the state chairman of the major political party of the state represented by the member.(b) The state chairman may nominate in writing, within ten (10) days after notice of the vacancy, two (2) individuals of the state chairman's own political party to succeed the member. If the state chairman makes the nominations within ten (10) days, the governor shall appoint one (1) of the nominees to the commission.(c) If the state chairman fails to make the nominations within ten (10) days, the governor shall, within another ten (10) days, appoint a member of the same political party as the state chairman. The state chairman may disapprove the selection by notifying the governor within seven (7) days after receiving notice of the governor's appointment.(d) If the state chairman disapproves the selection within the seven (7) day period under subsection (c), the governor shall make another appointment under subsection (c) that is also subject to the disapproval of the state chairman under subsection (c).(e) If the state chairman does not disapprove an appointment under subsection (c) within the seven (7) day period, the individual appointed by the governor is a member of the commission.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-6. Chair and Vice Chair of Commission

Sec. 6. (a) The governor shall appoint one (1) of the members of the commission to be the chair and one (1) of the members of the commission to be the vice chair of the commission. The chair of the commission must be a member of the same political party as the individual who is the secretary of state. The vice chair and the chair may not be affiliated with the same political party.(b) The individuals appointed as chair and vice chair serve in their respective positions until each individual's term as a member of the commission expires.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.8; P.L.122-2000, SEC.2.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-7. Quorum

Sec. 7. (a) Three (3) members of the commission constitute a quorum.(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the affirmative vote of at least three (3) members of the commission is necessary for the commission to take official action other than to meet to take testimony.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-8. Designation of Proxy

Sec. 8. (a) A member of the commission may designate another individual to serve as a proxy of record in the member's place as a member of the commission by filing a written instrument designating the proxy of record with the election division. The proxy of record has the same authority to act and vote on all matters as does the member. The member may revoke the authority of the proxy of record at any time. The authority of the proxy of record may be either limited or general with regard to duration or subject matter as set forth by the member in the written instrument designating the proxy.(b) If both the member and the member's proxy of record are unavailable, the member may designate another individual in writing to serve as an alternate proxy in the member's place as a member of the commission. This designation must be filed with the election division before taking effect. The alternate proxy has the same authority to act and vote on all matters as does the member. The member may revoke the authority of the alternate proxy at any time. The authority of the alternate proxy may be either limited or general with regard to duration or subject matter as set forth by the member in the written instrument designating the proxy.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.22.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-9. Meetings

Sec. 9. The chair shall call a meeting of the commission whenever the chair considers it necessary for the performance of the commission's duties.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-10. Failure of Chair to Call Meeting

Sec. 10. If the chair for any reason fails to call a meeting of the commission, then:(1) the vice chair, with the written approval of the remaining two (2) commission members, may convene a meeting of the commission; and(2) the three (3) members of the commission may meet to execute the powers and perform the duties of the commission.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-11. Compensation and Expenses

Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to receive both of the following:(1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).(2) Reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.(b) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-12. Failure of Commission to Meet and Discharge Duties

Sec. 12. If the commission fails to meet and discharge the duties imposed upon it by law, the governor may order the commission to meet in the performance of the commission's duties if the governor:(1) considers a meeting to be necessary; or(2) receives a petition signed by at least one (1) voter from each congressional district of Indiana.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-13. Minutes of Meetings

Sec. 13. The election division shall keep minutes of all meetings of the commission, including a written record of the yes and no vote of each member on all questions coming before the commission.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.23.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-14. Powers and Duties

Sec. 14. (a) In addition to other duties prescribed by law, the commission shall do the following:(1) Administer Indiana election laws.(2) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:(A) Govern the fair, legal, and orderly conduct of elections, including the following:(i) Emergency rules described in section 16 of this chapter to implement a court order requiring the commission, the election division, or an election board or official to administer an election in a manner not authorized by this title.(ii) Rules (including joint rules with other agencies when necessary) to implement and administer NVRA.(B) Carry out IC 3-9 (campaign finance).(C) Govern the establishment of precincts under IC 3-11-1.5.(D) Specify procedures and fees for the processing of an application from a vendor for voting systems approval and testing.(3) Advise and exercise supervision over local election and registration officers.(b) This section does not divest a county election board of any powers and duties imposed on the board in IC 3-6-5, except that if there is a deadlock on a county election board, the county election board shall submit the question to the commission for final determination.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.10; P.L.3-1997, SEC.24; P.L.169-2015, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-16. Emergency Rules

Sec. 16. The commission, by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the commission, may adopt emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1 to implement a court order requiring the commission, the election division, or an election board or official to administer an election in a manner not authorized by this title.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.25.
IN Code § 3-6-4.1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers|Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission|3-6-4.1-17. Extension of Time

Sec. 17. (a) If the commission by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the commission finds that a natural disaster or other emergency makes it impossible or unreasonable for a person to perform a duty or file a document by the time specified in this title, the commission may issue an order extending the time for performing the duty or filing the document.(b) An order described in subsection (a) expires not later than thirty (30) days after the order is issued. The order must include the following:(1) The geographic area subject to the order.(2) The election board or official subject to the order.(3) The duty or filing subject to the order.(4) The specific date by which the duty must be performed or the document filed under the order.As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.