commission Sec. 17. Any court action related to the election for an office that is the subject of a: (1) recount proceeding under IC 3-12-11; or (2) contest proceeding under IC 3-12-11; is stayed until the state recount commission has rendered a final determination. As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.395.