Sec. 12. The election division shall do the following: (1) Maintain complete and uniform descriptions and maps of all precincts in Indiana. (2) Promptly update the information required by subdivision (1) after each precinct establishment order is filed with the commission under IC 3-11-1.5. (3) Issue media watcher cards under IC 3-6-10-6. (4) Serve in accordance with 52 U.S.C. 20302(b) as the office in Indiana responsible for providing information regarding voter registration procedures and absentee ballot procedures to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters. (5) As required by 52 U.S.C. 20302(c), submit a report to the federal Election Assistance Commission not later than ninety (90) days after each general election setting forth the combined number of absentee ballots: (A) transmitted to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters for the election; and (B) returned by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters and cast in the election. (6) Implement the state plan in accordance with the requirements of HAVA (52 U.S.C. 21001 through 52 U.S.C. 21006) and this title, and appoint members of the committee established under 52 U.S.C. 21005. (7) Submit reports required under 52 U.S.C. 21008 to the federal Election Assistance Commission concerning the use of federal funds under Title II, Subtitle D, Part I of HAVA. (8) Prescribe a uniform set of election and registration forms for use throughout Indiana, except when prescribed by this title. As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.9; P.L.221-2005, SEC.8; P.L.64-2014, SEC.5; P.L.128-2015, SEC.10; P.L.169-2015, SEC.9.
IC 3-6-4.2-12.1 State HAVA plan; HAVA committee; membership; per diem; expenses Sec. 12.1. (a) This section applies to the development, implementation, and amendment of the state plan under HAVA (52 U.S.C. 21001 through 52 U.S.C. 21006). (b) An individual appointed by the co-directors to serve on the committee established to develop the state plan to implement HAVA under 52 U.S.C. 21005 is entitled to receive the compensation or reimbursement provided under subsection (d) or (e). (c) For purposes of subsection (d), an individual who holds: (1) a state office is considered an employee of the state; or (2) an office of a political subdivision is considered an employee of the political subdivision. (d) Each member of the committee who is not a state employee or an employee of a political subdivision is entitled to receive both of the following: (1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). (2) Reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (e) Each member of the committee who is a state employee or an employee of a political subdivision is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (f) The committee's expenses, including the payment of per diem and reimbursements under this section, shall be paid from the Section 101 account of the election administration assistance fund established under IC 3-11-6.5. As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.11.