CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
IC 2-5.5
ARTICLE 5.5. TEMPORARY LEGISLATIVE STUDY
COMMITTEES
IC 2-5.5-1
Chapter 1. General Provisions
IC 2-5.5-1-1
Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all committees established under
this article.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.9.
IC 2-5.5-1-2
"Committee"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to a
commission, a committee, or another body (however designated)
established under this article.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.9.
IC 2-5.5-1-3
Committee staffing
Sec. 3. Except as provided in this article, the legislative services
agency shall provide staff support to a committee.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.9.
IC 2-5.5-1-4
Committee member per diem
Sec. 4. Each member of a committee is entitled to receive the
same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to individuals
who serve as legislative and lay members, respectively, of interim
study committees established by the legislative council.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.9.
IC 2-5.5-1-5
Number of votes required to take action
Sec. 5. The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members
appointed to a committee are required for the committee to take
action on any measure, including the final report.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.9.
IC 2-5.5-1-6
Committee operates under policies and rules of legislative council;
exception
Sec. 6. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this article,
a committee shall operate under the policies and rules of the
legislative council.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.9.
IC 2-5.5-1-7
Payment of committee expenses
Sec. 7. All funds necessary for a committee to carry out its
functions shall be paid from appropriations to the legislative council
and the legislative services agency.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.9.
IC 2-5.5-1-8
Interim and final reports
Sec. 8. A committee shall submit interim and final reports to the
legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.9.
IC 2-5.5-1-9
Expiration of committee; exception
Sec. 9. Except as otherwise provided by this article, the chapter
that establishes a committee expires January 1 of the second year
after the chapter takes effect.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.9.