Title 2, GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. "Alternate commissioner" refers to an individual appointed as an alternate commissioner as provided by law. As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.41-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. "Article V convention" refers to a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States called for by the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States. As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 4. "Chamber" refers to either the house of representatives or the senate. As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 5. "Commissioner" refers to an individual appointed as provided by law to represent Indiana at an Article V convention. As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.41-2025, SEC.2.

Sec. 5.5. "Crime of moral turpitude" means the following: (1) A crime of violence as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79. (2) A sex offense as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2. (3) A crime involving fraud or a false statement. As added by P.L.41-2025, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.85-2026, SEC.2.…

Sec. 6. "House of representatives" refers to the house of representatives of the general assembly. As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 7. "Paired commissioner" refers to the commissioner with whom an alternate commissioner is paired as provided by law. As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.41-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 8. "Senate" refers to the senate of the general assembly. As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. Any person being a member of the general assembly of the state of Indiana who, in order to perform the duties as a member of the general assembly of the state of Indiana by attendance at any session of the general assembly, or attendance at any duly called committee meeti…

Sec. 2. Any person who is restored to a position or employment under this chapter shall be considered as having been on leave of absence during his period of service as a member of the general assembly and shall be entitled to participate in insurance or other benefits offered by…

Sec. 2.5. (a) For purposes of this section, "employer" refers to an employer that is any of the following: (1) A political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13). (2) A state educational institution. (b) An employer of an individual who is a member of the general assembly shall…

Sec. 3. In case any employer fails or refuses to comply with this chapter, a judge of the circuit court, superior court, or probate court in the circuit in which such employer maintains a place of business shall have power, upon the filing of an appropriate pleading by the person…

Sec. 1. (a) Each lobbyist shall file semiannually with the commission an activity report under oath. A lobbyist shall file a separate activity report relating to each person from whom the lobbyist receives payment for lobbying. (b) Except as otherwise provided in IC 2-7-2-1.5, a …

Sec. 2. (a) One (1) activity report shall be filed not later than May 31, covering the period from November 1 of the immediately preceding calendar year through April 30. The other activity report shall be filed not later than November 30, covering the period from May 1 through O…

Sec. 3. (a) The activity reports of each lobbyist shall include the following information: (1) A complete and current statement of the information required to be supplied under IC 2-7-2-3 and IC 2-7-2-4. (2) Total expenditures on lobbying (prorated, if necessary) broken down to i…

Sec. 3.3. (a) This section does not apply to gifts made between relatives. (b) A lobbyist shall file a written report whenever the lobbyist makes a gift with respect to a legislative person that is required to be included in a report under section 3(a)(3) of this chapter. (c) A r…

Sec. 3.5. (a) If an expenditure for entertainment (including meals and drink) or a gift can clearly and reasonably be attributed to a particular legislative person, the expenditure must be reported with respect to that particular legislative person. (b) A report of an expenditure…

Sec. 4. Each lobbyist shall obtain and preserve all documents necessary to substantiate the activity reports required under this chapter for four (4) years from the date of filing of the report containing these items. The lobbyist shall make these materials available for inspecti…

Sec. 5. Every person who files a notice of termination as provided in IC 2-7-2-5 must file a termination report covering the semiannual reporting period or portion thereof immediately preceding the termination of his registration statement; such report shall contain the informati…

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to a purchase by a lobbyist from a member's or candidate's business made in the ordinary course of business at prices that are available to the general public. (b) As used in this section, "purchase" refers to a purchase of goods or service…

Sec. 1. (a) The house legislative ethics committee is established. (b) The senate legislative ethics committee is established. As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. (a) An ethics committee consists of the following: (1) Three (3) members appointed by the presiding officer. (2) Three (3) members appointed by the minority leader. (b) The presiding officer shall designate a member of the ethics committee as chair of the committee. The p…

Sec. 3. (a) The term of a member of an ethics committee begins on the day the member is appointed and ends on the day before the next general election. However, an appointing authority may replace a member at any time during the member's term. (b) An appointing authority may appo…

Sec. 4. (a) The house and the senate shall each adopt a code of ethics. (b) The ethics committee may propose amendments to the code of ethics for adoption by its respective chamber. (c) A code of ethics recommended by the ethics committee must be consistent with the Constitution …

Sec. 5. (a) The ethics committee may do any of the following: (1) Act as an advisory body to the general assembly and to members on questions relating to possible conflicts of interest. (2) Render opinions interpreting this article and the code of ethics. (3) Receive and hear any…

Sec. 6. The ethics committee shall conduct an investigation as follows: (1) When a complaint is filed with the ethics committee, a copy shall be sent promptly to the following: (A) The person alleged to have committed the violation. (B) The presiding officer. (2) If the ethics co…

Sec. 7. An ethics committee member may not participate in any matter in which the committee member is involved, except as a respondent. As added by P.L.123-2015, SEC.2.

Sec. 8. (a) The ethics committee shall provide for the review of each statement of economic interests filed under IC 2-2.2-2. (b) The ethics committee may require a filer of a statement of economic interests to provide additional information about any matter reported or required …

Sec. 9. (a) Each member shall receive instruction in the ethics requirements of this article, the ethics rules, and any other relevant statutes. (b) Each member must complete not less than: (1) one (1) hour of ethics instruction; and (2) one (1) hour of sexual harassment preventi…

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to: (1) each member of the general assembly who is serving on April 30, 1989, and who files an election under subsection (b); and (2) each member of the general assembly who is elected or appointed after April 30, 1989. (b) A member of the general…

Sec. 2. (a) The legislators' retirement system is established. The system consists of the legislators' defined benefit plan described in IC 2-3.5-4 and the legislators' defined contribution plan described in IC 2-3.5-5. (b) The following funds are established: (1) The fund for th…

Sec. 3. The legislators' retirement system shall satisfy the qualification requirements in Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable to the system. In order to meet those requirements, the system is subject to the following provisions, notwithstanding any other law:…

records Sec. 4. (a) The board shall administer the system, which may be commingled for investment purposes with the other funds administered by the board. (b) The board shall: (1) determine eligibility for and make payments of benefits under this chapter, IC 2-3.5-4, and IC 2-3.5…

Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, to the extent required by Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(31), as added by the Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1992 (P.L. 102-318), and any amendments and regulations related to Section 401(a)(31), the legi…

Sec. 6. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this article, the legislator's retirement system shall be administered in a manner consistent with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). A member on a leave of absence that qualifies for the benefits and pr…

Sec. 1. (a) An individual must satisfy the following to be appointed as a commissioner to an Article V convention: (1) The individual must reside in Indiana and have resided in Indiana continuously for the past five (5) years. (2) The individual must be a registered voter in Indi…

Sec. 10. (a) The commissioners shall select one (1) commissioner to be the chair at the Article V convention. The commissioner selected to be the chair shall do the following: (1) Cast a vote for Indiana at the Article V convention. (2) Communicate with the media on behalf of the…

Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, "gratuity" means anything of value. However, the term does not include: (1) a good or service having a value of less than two hundred dollars ($200); (2) an item that is primarily ceremonial or commemorative, such as a plaque, trophy, certifi…

Sec. 2. An individual appointed as an alternate commissioner must have the same qualifications as an individual appointed as a commissioner under section 1 of this chapter. As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.41-2025, SEC.6.

Sec. 3. (a) Whenever an Article V convention is called, the general assembly shall appoint the number of commissioners allocated to represent Indiana under rules adopted jointly by the house of representatives and the senate. Unless established otherwise by the rules and procedur…

Sec. 4. (a) To be appointed a commissioner or an alternate commissioner, an individual must receive, in each chamber, the vote of a majority of all the members elected to that chamber. (b) At the time of appointment, each alternate commissioner must be paired with a commissioner …

Sec. 5. (a) The general assembly may recall any commissioner or alternate commissioner and replace that commissioner or alternate commissioner with an individual appointed under this article at any time. (b) The general assembly may fill a vacancy in the office of commissioner or…

Sec. 6. The general assembly shall appoint or recall commissioners or alternate commissioners by joint resolution. As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.41-2025, SEC.10.

Sec. 7. (a) A commissioner or an alternate commissioner is: (1) entitled to receive the same mileage and travel allowances paid to individuals who serve as legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council; and (2) not entitled to receive a sa…