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.