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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 6. (a) The legislative council may authorize the addition of lay members to one (1) or more study committees in accordance with this section.
(b) If the legislative council authorizes the appointment of lay members to a study committee, four (4) lay members shall be appointed as follows:
(1) One (1) individual, appointed by the president pro tempore, who resides in Indiana and has experience, education, or training in the subject matter for the study committee but who is not a member of the general assembly.
(2) One (1) individual, appointed by the minority leader of the senate, who resides in Indiana and has experience, education, or training in the subject matter for the study committee but who is not a member of the general assembly.
(3) One (1) individual, appointed by the speaker, who resides in Indiana and has experience, education, or training in the subject matter for the study committee but who is not a member of the general assembly.
(4) One (1) individual, appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives, who resides in Indiana and has experience, education, or training in the subject matter for the study committee but who is not a member of the general assembly.
(c) If the legislative council authorizes the appointment of lay members to a study committee, the legislative council may provide for the appointment to the study committee of lay members in addition to the lay members appointed under subsection (b).
(d) If the legislative council authorizes the appointment of lay members to a study committee, the legislative council may make the lay members appointed to the study committee voting members of the study committee.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 2. General Assembly § 2-5-1.3-6 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-2-general-assembly/in-code-sect-2-5-1-3-6/
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