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IN Code § 2-2.1-1.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 1.2. Emergency Sessions|2-2.1-1.2-2. "Emergency Session"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "emergency session" refers to a session of the general assembly convened under this chapter.As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 2-2.1-1.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 1.2. Emergency Sessions|2-2.1-1.2-3. "Legislative Council"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "legislative council" refers to the legislative council created under IC 2-5-1.1-1.As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 2-2.1-1.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 1.2. Emergency Sessions|2-2.1-1.2-4. "Presiding Officer"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "presiding officer" refers to the following:(1) For the house of representatives, the speaker of the house.(2) For the senate, the president pro tempore of the senate.As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 2-2.1-1.2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 1.2. Emergency Sessions|2-2.1-1.2-5. "Records"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "records" means any writing, paper, report, study, map, photograph, book, card, tape recording, or other material that is created, received, retained, maintained, or filed by or with the advisory group and which is generated on paper, paper substitutes, photographic media, chemically based media, magnetic or machine readable media, electronically stored data, or any other material, regardless of form or characteristics.As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 2-2.1-1.2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 1.2. Emergency Sessions|2-2.1-1.2-6. "State of Emergency"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "state of emergency" refers to an emergency declared by the governor under IC 10-14-3.As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 2-2.1-1.2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 1.2. Emergency Sessions|2-2.1-1.2-7. Form of Resolution Authorizing the General Assembly to Convene an Emergency Session

Sec. 7. (a) The general assembly shall convene under this chapter if the legislative council adopts a resolution that finds all of the following:(1) The governor has declared a state of emergency that the legislative council determines has a statewide impact.(2) It is necessary for the general assembly to address the state of emergency with legislative action.(3) It is necessary for the general assembly to convene an emergency session, in accordance with its authority to determine the length and frequency of legislative sessions under Article 4, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.(b) A resolution of the legislative council adopted under this section must state all of the following:(1) The reasons that it is necessary for the general assembly to convene to address the state of emergency.(2) The date, time, and place that each house of the general assembly will convene.(3) The general assembly's agenda for addressing the state of emergency.(c) The legislative services agency shall file a copy of the legislative council's resolution with the secretary of state.As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 2-2.1-1.2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 1.2. Emergency Sessions|2-2.1-1.2-8. Presiding Officers Required to Convene Their Respective Houses in Accordance With Resolution Authorizing an Emergency Session

Sec. 8. The presiding officers shall convene their respective houses in session on the date, time, and place specified in the legislative council's resolution.As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 2-2.1-1.2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 1.2. Emergency Sessions|2-2.1-1.2-9. Duration and Adjournment of Emergency Session

Sec. 9. (a) An emergency session may not continue for more than forty (40) calendar days after the day the session first convenes.(b) The general assembly must adjourn sine die not later than ten (10) calendar days following the day upon which the state of emergency ends as provided in IC 10-14-3.As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 2-2.1-1.2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 1.2. Emergency Sessions|2-2.1-1.2-10. Powers and Limitations of the General Assembly During an Emergency Session

Sec. 10. (a) The general assembly may enact only bills relating to the agenda stated in the legislative council's resolution during an emergency session.(b) The general assembly may adopt concurrent resolutions during an emergency session.(c) Each house may adopt simple resolutions during an emergency session.As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 2-2.1-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting|2-2.1-4-1. Application

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a day that a member:(1) is excused by the member's presiding officer; or(2) has a verified illness or injury diagnosed by a physician holding an unlimited license to practice medicine that prevents the member from attending session.As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.
IN Code § 2-2.1-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting|2-2.1-4-2. "Body"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "body" refers to either of the following:(1) The house of representatives.(2) The senate.As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.
IN Code § 2-2.1-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting|2-2.1-4-3. "Chamber"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "chamber" refers to either of the following:(1) The floor of the house of representatives.(2) The floor of the senate.As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.
IN Code § 2-2.1-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting|2-2.1-4-4. "Final Day of Session"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "final day of session" means:(1) April 29 in odd-numbered years and March 14 in even-numbered years; or(2) a date earlier than April 29 in odd-numbered years and March 14 in even-numbered years, if the presiding officers of each body have:(A) jointly agreed; and(B) publicly announced;that the earlier date will be the final day of session.As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.
IN Code § 2-2.1-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting|2-2.1-4-5. "Member"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "member" refers to either of the following:(1) A member of the house of representatives.(2) A member of the senate.As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.
IN Code § 2-2.1-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting|2-2.1-4-6. "Presiding Officer"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "presiding officer" refers to the following:(1) For the house of representatives, the speaker of the house of representatives.(2) For the senate, the president pro tempore of the senate.As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.
IN Code § 2-2.1-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting|2-2.1-4-7. Legislative Bolting; Civil Penalty

Sec. 7. (a) Except during the final day of session or during a special session, this section does not apply to an absence of fewer than three (3) consecutive session days, regardless of the reason for the absence.(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a member who is absent from the member's chamber with the result that the member's body is unable to form a quorum commits the act of legislative bolting and is liable for a civil penalty.(c) If a member's body is unable to form a quorum, the member's absence from the chamber at the time of a quorum call constitutes prima facie evidence that the member committed legislative bolting.(d) A member who proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the member's absence from the member's chamber was not carried out with the intent to defeat, delay, or obstruct legislative action has not committed legislative bolting and is not liable for a civil penalty.As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.
IN Code § 2-2.1-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting|2-2.1-4-8. Cause of Action; Presiding Officer

Sec. 8. (a) A presiding officer, on behalf of the presiding officer's body, may bring an action for legislative bolting against a member. The presiding officer has the authority to control the litigation, including final settlement authority.(b) The presiding officer who brings an action for legislative bolting must show by a preponderance of the evidence that the member has violated section 7 of this chapter. A prevailing presiding officer is entitled to the following:(1) An order imposing a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day the member has violated section 7 of this chapter.(2) Reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.(c) A civil penalty imposed under this section shall be paid to the state general fund.As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.
IN Code § 2-2.1-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting|2-2.1-4-9. Venue

Sec. 9. Venue for an action brought under this chapter is in Marion County.As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.
IN Code § 2-2.1-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.1. Legislative Sessions and Procedures|Chapter 4. Legislative Bolting|2-2.1-4-10. Civil Penalty; Supplemental to Other Penalties

Sec. 10. A penalty imposed under this chapter on a member who violates section 7 of this chapter is in addition to any penalties imposed by the member's body under the Constitution of the State of Indiana or the rules adopted by the member's chamber.As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-1. Application of Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-2. "Business Entity"

Sec. 2. "Business entity" refers to any of the following:(1) A sole proprietorship.(2) A professional practice.(3) An unincorporated association.(4) A partnership.(5) A limited partnership.(6) A limited liability partnership.(7) A corporation.(8) A professional corporation.(9) A limited liability company.(10) A trust.(11) A business trust.(12) A real estate investment trust.(13) Any other form of organization permitted under Indiana law for business purposes.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-4. "Compensation"

Sec. 4. "Compensation" means any money, thing of value, or economic benefit conferred on, or received by, a person in return for services rendered, or for services to be rendered, whether by that person or another person.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-5. "Ethics Committee"

Sec. 5. "Ethics committee" refers to either of the following:(1) The house legislative ethics committee established by IC 2-2.2-3-1(a).(2) The senate legislative ethics committee established by IC 2-2.2-3-1(b).As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-6. "Filer"

Sec. 6. "Filer" refers to an individual who files a statement of economic interests under IC 2-2.2-2.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-7. "Honorarium"

Sec. 7. (a) "Honorarium" means a payment of money for an appearance or a speech.(b) The term does not include the following:(1) Payment or reimbursement of travel expenses.(2) An item given as an award or that has nominal value.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-8. "House"

Sec. 8. "House" refers to the Indiana house of representatives.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-9. "Information of a Confidential Nature"

Sec. 9. "Information of a confidential nature" means information:(1) obtained by reason of being a member of the general assembly; and(2) that has not been, or will not be, communicated to the general public.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-10. "Legislative Matter"

Sec. 10. "Legislative matter" means a bill, a resolution, an issue, or a proposal presented in, or considered by, the house or senate or any committee or subcommittee of the house or the senate.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-11. "Lobbyist"

Sec. 11. "Lobbyist" refers to a lobbyist (as defined in IC 2-7-1-10) registered under IC 2-7-2.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-12. "Member"

Sec. 12. "Member" refers to either of the following:(1) A member of the house.(2) A member of the senate.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-13. "Minority Leader"

Sec. 13. "Minority leader" refers to the leader of the caucus of the party of the house or the senate that has the greatest number of members fewer than the caucus of the house or senate that has the greatest number of members.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-14. "Person"

Sec. 14. "Person" refers to an individual, a business entity, a nonprofit corporation, a governmental agency, or a political subdivision.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-15. "Presiding Officer"

Sec. 15. "Presiding officer" refers to the following:(1) For the house, the speaker of the house.(2) For the senate, the president pro tempore of the senate.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-16. "Principal Administrative Officer"

Sec. 16. "Principal administrative officer" refers to the following:(1) For the house, the principal clerk of the house.(2) For the senate, the principal secretary of the senate.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-17. "Relative"

Sec. 17. (a) "Relative" of an individual refers to any of the following:(1) The individual's spouse.(2) A parent of the individual or a parent of the individual's spouse.(3) A child of the individual or a child of the individual's spouse.(4) A sibling of the individual or a sibling of the individual's spouse.(5) An aunt or an uncle of the individual or an aunt or an uncle of the individual's spouse.(6) A niece or nephew of the individual or a niece or nephew of the individual's spouse.(7) A grandparent of the individual or a grandparent of the individual's spouse.(8) A grandchild of the individual or a grandchild of the individual's spouse.(9) A great-grandparent of the individual or a great-grandparent of the individual's spouse.(10) A great-grandchild of the individual or a great-grandchild of the individual's spouse.(b) A relative by adoption, half-blood, marriage, or remarriage is considered as a relative of whole kinship.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-18. "Senate"

Sec. 18. "Senate" refers to the Indiana senate.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 1. Definitions|2-2.2-1-19. "State Agency"

Sec. 19. (a) "State agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-1-1(b).(b) The term does not include a state educational institution or an agency of a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13).As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 2. Statement of Economic Interests|2-2.2-2-1. Deadline for Filing Statement of Economic Interests; Form

Sec. 1. (a) Not later than seven (7) calendar days following the first session day in January of each year, each member shall file with the principal administrative officer a written statement of the member's economic interests for the preceding calendar year.(b) The legislative council shall prescribe the form of the statement of economic interests.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 2. Statement of Economic Interests|2-2.2-2-2. Filing of Statement of Economic Interest by Candidate Who Is Not a Member

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies only to an individual who:(1) is not a member; and(2) wants to be a candidate for election to the general assembly.(b) Before an individual described in subsection (a) files the individual's declaration of candidacy, declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate, or petition of nomination for office or is selected as a candidate for the office under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2, the individual shall file with the principal administrative officer a statement of economic interests for the preceding calendar year.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 2. Statement of Economic Interests|2-2.2-2-4. Filer Not Required to Report Church Affiliation

Sec. 4. A filer is not required to report under section 3 of this chapter the name of a church in which the filer, the filer's spouse, or the filer's unemancipated child is a member, an officer, or a director.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 2. Statement of Economic Interests|2-2.2-2-5. Filer Not Required to Report Certain Interests in Financial Institutions, Insurance Policies, Mutual Funds

Sec. 5. A filer is not required to report a business entity under section 3 of this chapter if the filer's, the filer's spouse's, or the filer's unemancipated child's only interest in the business entity is any of the following:(1) A time or demand deposit in a financial institution.(2) An insurance policy issued by the business entity.(3) A mutual fund.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 2. Statement of Economic Interests|2-2.2-2-6. Amendment of Statement

Sec. 6. A filer may file an amended statement upon discovery of additional information required to be reported.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 2. Statement of Economic Interests|2-2.2-2-7. Duties of Principal Administrative Officer

Sec. 7. The principal administrative officer shall do the following:(1) Provide to a filer the forms prescribed for a statement of economic interests.(2) Keep a statement of economic interests for five (5) years after the expiration of the term during which the statement was filed.(3) Provide for public inspection of statements of economic interests.(4) Provide copies of statements of economic interests to any person for a reasonable fee.(5) Provide for posting of the statements of economic interests of all filers on the general assembly's Internet web site.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 2. Statement of Economic Interests|2-2.2-2-8. Member Required to File Affidavit With Lobbyist Who Provides More Than 25% Nonlegislative Income

Sec. 8. (a) A member of the general assembly shall, not later than January 20 of each year, file an affidavit with any lobbyist who has provided more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the member's nonlegislative income during the previous year.(b) An affidavit required by this section must state the following:(1) The name and address of the member of the general assembly.(2) That the lobbyist provided more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the member's nonlegislative income.(3) The position or service for which the lobbyist provided the income.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 3. Legislative Ethics Committees|2-2.2-3-1. Legislative Ethics Committees; Establishment

Sec. 1. (a) The house legislative ethics committee is established.(b) The senate legislative ethics committee is established.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 3. Legislative Ethics Committees|2-2.2-3-2. Membership; Chair and Vice Chair

Sec. 2. (a) An ethics committee consists of the following:(1) Three (3) members appointed by the presiding officer.(2) Three (3) members appointed by the minority leader.(b) The presiding officer shall designate a member of the ethics committee as chair of the committee. The presiding officer, upon the recommendation of the minority leader, shall designate a member of the ethics committee as vice chair of the ethics committee.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 2-2.2-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 2. General Assembly|Article 2.2. Legislative Ethics|Chapter 3. Legislative Ethics Committees|2-2.2-3-3. Term of Member; Vacancy

Sec. 3. (a) The term of a member of an ethics committee begins on the day the member is appointed and ends on the day before the next general election. However, an appointing authority may replace a member at any time during the member's term.(b) An appointing authority may appoint a member of the general assembly for more than one (1) term on an ethics committee.(c) A vacancy in an individual's membership on an ethics committee occurs if the individual ceases to be a member of the chamber of the general assembly in which the individual was appointed.(d) A vacancy on an ethics committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.