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IN Code § 3-9-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-5. Principal Committee; Designation by Written Instrument

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to the following candidates:(1) A candidate for a local office for which the compensation is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.(2) A candidate for a school board office.(b) Each candidate shall have a principal committee.(c) A candidate shall file a written instrument designating the name of the principal committee and the names of the chairman and treasurer of the committee. The written instrument must be filed not later than the earliest of the following:(1) Noon ten (10) days after becoming a candidate.(2) Noon seven (7) days after the final date and hour for filing any of the following, whichever applies to the candidate:(A) A declaration of candidacy under IC 3-8-2.(B) A petition of nomination under IC 3-8-6.(C) A certificate of nomination under IC 3-8-7-8.(D) A certificate of candidate selection under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2.(E) A declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under IC 3-8-2.(3) The date a candidate is required to file the candidate's first campaign finance report under IC 3-9-5.(d) This designation may be made on the same instrument as the statement of organization required from the principal committee.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-4(a).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.140; P.L.10-1988, SEC.63; P.L.8-1992, SEC.6; P.L.3-1995, SEC.64; P.L.26-2000, SEC.9; P.L.199-2001, SEC.16.
IN Code § 3-9-1-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-5.5. Principal Committee; Candidates for School Board or Certain Local Offices; Designation by Written Instrument

Sec. 5.5. (a) This section applies to the following candidates:(1) A candidate for a local office for which the compensation is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.(2) A candidate for a school board office.(b) A candidate shall have a principal committee.(c) Not later than noon ten (10) days after either:(1) the candidate receives more than five hundred dollars ($500) in contributions; or(2) the candidate makes more than five hundred dollars ($500) in expenditures;whichever occurs first, the candidate shall file a written instrument designating the name of the principal committee and the names of the chairman and treasurer of the committee.(d) This designation may be made on the same instrument as the statement of organization required from the principal committee.As added by P.L.26-2000, SEC.10.
IN Code § 3-9-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-6. Failure to File Written Instrument; Designation of Committee

Sec. 6. If a candidate fails to file the instrument required by section 5 or 5.5 of this chapter, the candidate's principal committee is designated as "the ____________(insert the name of the candidate) for _________ (insert the title of the office sought by the candidate) committee". The candidate is then both chairman and treasurer of the committee.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-4(b).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.26-2000, SEC.11.
IN Code § 3-9-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-7. Candidate as Chairman or Treasurer

Sec. 7. A candidate may be chairman, treasurer, or both chairman and treasurer of the candidate's committee.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-5.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-8. Candidate as Ex Officio Member

Sec. 8. A candidate is an ex officio member of the candidate's committee.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-6.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-10. Report of Change in Information

Sec. 10. A committee shall report any change in information previously submitted in a statement of organization within ten (10) days following the change.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-8.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-13. Treasurer of Committee; Qualifications

Sec. 13. A treasurer of a committee:(1) must be a United States citizen;(2) may not be the chairman of a committee except in the case of a candidate under section 7 of this chapter;(3) must be appointed treasurer in writing as required by section 14 of this chapter; and(4) must file the written instrument of appointment as required by section 15 of this chapter.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-14.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.8-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-9-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-14. Appointment or Designation of Treasurer

Sec. 14. The chairman of a committee shall appoint or designate the treasurer of the committee in a written instrument.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-11.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.65.
IN Code § 3-9-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-15. Filing Notice of Appointment or Designation

Sec. 15. The treasurer of a committee shall file a notice of the treasurer's written appointment or designation with the election division or the county election board, as required by IC 3-9-5-2, IC 3-9-5-3, or IC 3-9-5-4.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-12.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.141; P.L.10-1988, SEC.64; P.L.2-1996, SEC.95; P.L.3-1997, SEC.173.
IN Code § 3-9-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-18. Treasurer Serving on More Than One Committee

Sec. 18. A treasurer of one committee may be the treasurer of another committee unless the treasurer is a candidate.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-15.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-19. Removal of Chairman or Treasurer

Sec. 19. (a) A committee may remove a person appointed or designated chairman or treasurer by the committee without assigning a cause. The committee may also appoint or designate the successor of the removed chairman or treasurer.(b) Upon removal, the treasurer shall immediately account for and turn over to the treasurer's successor in office the value then in the treasurer's possession.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-16.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.65; P.L.4-1991, SEC.46; P.L.3-1993, SEC.84.
IN Code § 3-9-1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-20. All Money or Property to Be Handled by Treasurer

Sec. 20. All money or other property collected or received by a committee or by a member of it for a political purpose shall be paid over to and made to pass through the hands of the treasurer of the committee. Similarly, all money or other property must be disbursed by the treasurer.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-17.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-1-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-21. Expenditure or Disbursement of Money; Approval of Committee

Sec. 21. The treasurer of a committee may not expend or disburse money or other property or incur any liability except by the authority and subject to the direction of the committee for which the treasurer is acting.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-18.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-1-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-22. Vouchers for Disbursements

Sec. 22. Disbursements may be made by a voucher drawn by the chairman of a committee on the treasurer and presented to the treasurer for payment. The voucher must show the specific purpose for which the money is being expended.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-19.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-1-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-23. Accounts and Records

Sec. 23. The treasurer of a committee shall keep a detailed and exact account of the information required to be reported under this article.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-20.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.174.
IN Code § 3-9-1-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-24. Preservation of Receipted Bills and Checks

Sec. 24. (a) The treasurer of a committee shall obtain and keep receipted bills, cancelled checks, or other proof of payment, stating the particulars for each expenditure made by or on behalf of a committee:(1) of more than twenty-five dollars ($25); and(2) for a smaller amount, if the aggregate amount of the expenditures to the same person during a year exceeds twenty-five dollars ($25).(b) The treasurer shall preserve all receipted bills and accounts required to be kept by this section for:(1) three (3) years; or(2) one (1) year after the date of dissolution of the committee;whichever occurs first.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-21.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.142.
IN Code § 3-9-1-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-25. Solicitation and Receipt of Contributions by Member

Sec. 25. (a) A member of a committee that has appointed a treasurer in accordance with this chapter may solicit or receive contributions as long as the member immediately turns over the contributions without diminution to the treasurer of the committee, to be disbursed and accounted for by the treasurer as provided by this article. The treasurer shall show, in the treasurer's account and statement and in addition to the requirements of IC 3-9-5, through what member of the committee any contributions were received.(b) A contribution is considered to be received and accepted by a committee when any member of the committee:(1) has physical possession of the contribution; and(2) manifests an intent to keep the contribution by depositing the contribution, subject to IC 3-9-5-14(c).[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-22.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.39.
IN Code § 3-9-1-25.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-25.5. Calendar Year in Which Contribution Made

Sec. 25.5. For purposes of this article, a person makes a contribution during the calendar year in which the person relinquishes control over the contribution by:(1) depositing the contribution in the United States mail; or(2) transferring the contribution to any other person who has been directed to convey the contribution to the person intended to be the recipient of the contribution.As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.40.
IN Code § 3-9-1-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-26. Other Persons Receiving or Disbursing Funds; Requirements and Obligations

Sec. 26. A person, except a person authorized by the treasurer of a committee and a member of a committee, who receives or disburses money for a political purpose is subject to all the requirements, obligations, and penalties to which the treasurer of a committee is subject.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-25.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), this chapter applies to candidates in all elections and caucuses and to the following types of committees:(1) Candidate's committees.(2) Regular party committees.(3) Political action committees.(4) A legislative caucus committee.(b) Sections 2 through 10 of this chapter do not apply to elections for precinct committeeman or delegate to a state convention.(c) Section 9 of this chapter applies to a candidate only if the candidate is required to file a written instrument designating a principal committee under IC 3-9-1-5 or IC 3-9-1-5.5.(d) Sections 9 and 10 of this chapter apply to an auxiliary party organization.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-1-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.143; P.L.3-1993, SEC.85; P.L.3-1995, SEC.66; P.L.3-1997, SEC.175; P.L.26-2000, SEC.12.
IN Code § 3-9-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-2. Candidates

Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this article, a candidate may make a voluntary payment of money to a treasurer of a committee for a purpose permitted by this article.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-3-1.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-3. Corporations, Labor Organizations, and National Banks

Sec. 3. (a) Notwithstanding IC 23-0.5-8-2 or any other statute, a corporation or labor organization may make a contribution to aid in the:(1) election or defeat of a candidate; or(2) the success or defeat of:(A) a political party; or(B) a public question submitted to a vote in an election.(b) Contributions by a corporation or labor organization are limited to those authorized by sections 4, 5, and 6 of this chapter.(c) A national bank or a corporation organized by authority of any law of Congress must comply with contribution restrictions applicable to Indiana elections under 52 U.S.C. 30118.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-4-3-3(a) part; 3-4-3-3(c).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.11-1987, SEC.3; P.L.7-1990, SEC.29; P.L.14-1992, SEC.1; P.L.3-1997, SEC.176; P.L.128-2015, SEC.145; P.L.118-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 3-9-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-4. Corporations or Labor Organizations; Limitation on Contributions

Sec. 4. During a year a corporation or labor organization may not make total contributions in excess of:(1) an aggregate of five thousand dollars ($5,000) apportioned in any manner among all candidates for state offices (including a judge of the court of appeals whose retention in office is voted on by a district that does not include all of Indiana);(2) an aggregate of five thousand dollars ($5,000) apportioned in any manner among all state committees of political parties;(3) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among all candidates for the senate of the general assembly;(4) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among all candidates for the house of representatives of the general assembly;(5) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among regular party committees organized by a legislative caucus of the senate of the general assembly;(6) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among regular party committees organized by a legislative caucus of the house of representatives of the general assembly;(7) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among all candidates for school board offices and local offices; and(8) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among all central committees other than state committees.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-3-3(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.144; P.L.10-1988, SEC.66.
IN Code § 3-9-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-5. Contributions or Donations to Specific Candidate or Committee

Sec. 5. (a) A contribution:(1) authorized under subsection (c) or section 4 of this chapter;(2) to a committee by a corporation or labor organization; and(3) designated by that corporation or labor organization for disbursement to a specific candidate, central committee, or other regular party committee;is subject to the limitations in section 4 of this chapter.(b) A corporation or labor organization may make a donation to cover any amount of administrative costs (as described in IC 3-5-2-15(e)) to a political action committee established and controlled by the corporation or labor organization. A donation made under this subsection is not considered a contribution or an expenditure by the corporation or labor organization.(c) A corporation or labor organization may make a contribution to a political action committee if the contribution:(1) does not exceed any of the limits prescribed under section 4 of this chapter; and(2) is designated for disbursement to a specific candidate or committee listed under section 4 of this chapter.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-3-3(b).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.67; P.L.3-1995, SEC.67; P.L.8-1995, SEC.36; P.L.2-1996, SEC.96; P.L.3-1997, SEC.177.
IN Code § 3-9-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-6. Exceptions

Sec. 6. Sections 4 and 5 of this chapter do not apply to the following:(1) Nonpartisan registration and get-out-the-vote campaigns:(A) by a corporation aimed at its stockholders and employees; or(B) by a trade association or labor organization aimed at its members.(2) A contribution or transfer by an incorporated nonpartisan political action committee to any other committee.(3) A contribution supporting or opposing the approval of a public question submitted to the electorate of the entire state or a local public question.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-3-3(d).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.7-1990, SEC.30.
IN Code § 3-9-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-7. Election Contest Expenses

Sec. 7. This article does not limit or affect the right of a person to expend money for proper legal expenses in maintaining or contesting the result of an election.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-3-4.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-8. Contributions From National Committee

Sec. 8. A central committee may accept contributions from the national committee or the national congressional committee of a political party to be expended for purposes authorized by this article.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-3-5.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-9. Transfer of Contributions to Treasurer; Segregation of Funds

Sec. 9. (a) Each person who accepts a contribution for a committee shall, on demand of the treasurer of the committee, and in any case within thirty (30) days after receipt of the contribution, transfer to the treasurer the actual contribution if it is money or a detailed account if it is other than money.(b) The transfer must include the actual monetary value and the information about the contribution required to be reported by the treasurer under IC 3-9-5-14.(c) This subsection applies to a committee that accepts contributions or makes expenditures in an aggregate amount of more than two hundred dollars ($200) in a year. All funds of a committee must be segregated from, and may not be commingled with, the personal funds of officers, members, or associates of the committee.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-3-7.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.7-1990, SEC.31; P.L.3-1997, SEC.178.
IN Code § 3-9-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-10. Solicitation of Funds; Notice

Sec. 10. An individual, an organization, or a committee shall include in all literature and advertisements soliciting contributions:(1) the notice required under IC 3-9-3-2.5; and(2) any notice required under Section 6113 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6113).[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-3-8.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.68; P.L.5-1989, SEC.29; P.L.3-1997, SEC.179.
IN Code § 3-9-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-11. Foreign Nationals

Sec. 11. A foreign national (as defined in 52 U.S.C. 30121(b)) may not make a contribution in connection with:(1) an election;(2) a convention; or(3) a caucus in which a candidate is selected;under this title.As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.146.
IN Code § 3-9-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 2. Campaign Contributions|3-9-2-12. Prohibition on Contributions to Legislative and State Candidates During Long Session of General Assembly; Prohibited Period; Exceptions

Sec. 12. (a) This section does not apply to:(1) a member of the general assembly; or(2) a candidate's committee of a member of the general assembly;with respect to an office other than a legislative office or a state office to which the member seeks election.(b) As used in this section, "affected person" refers to any of the following:(1) An individual who holds a legislative office.(2) A candidate for a legislative office.(3) An individual who holds a state office.(4) A candidate for a state office.(c) As used in this section, "prohibited period" means the period:(1) beginning on the day in January in each odd-numbered year the general assembly reconvenes under IC 2-2.1-1-2; and(2) through either of the following:(A) April 29 in calendar year 2021.(B) The day the general assembly adjourns sine die under IC 2-2.1-1-2 in an odd-numbered year beginning after December 31, 2022.(d) During the prohibited period, an affected person, an affected person's candidate's committee, and a legislative caucus committee may not do any of the following:(1) Solicit campaign contributions.(2) Accept campaign contributions.(3) Conduct other fundraising activities. This subdivision does not prohibit an affected person from participating in party activities conducted by a regular party committee.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.58-2010, SEC.31; P.L.133-2021, SEC.10.
IN Code § 3-9-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 3. Campaign Expenses|3-9-3-1. Application of Chapter; Certain Exception for Political Party Offices

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), this chapter applies to candidates in all elections and caucuses and to the following types of committees:(1) Candidate's committees.(2) Regular party committees.(3) Political action committees.(4) An auxiliary party organization.(5) A legislative caucus committee.(b) Section 4 of this chapter does not apply to candidates for federal office.(c) Section 2.5 of this chapter does not apply to candidates for the following:(1) Precinct committeeman.(2) State convention delegate.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-1-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.145; P.L.4-1991, SEC.47; P.L.3-1993, SEC.86; P.L.3-1995, SEC.69; P.L.3-1997, SEC.182; P.L.66-2003, SEC.20.