Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, “regular session” includes a regular technical session.

     (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d), each provision of each act passed at a regular session of the general assembly takes effect on July 1 next following its enactment, unless a different time is specified in the act.

     (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d), each provision of each act passed at a special session of the general assembly takes effect on the first day of the third calendar month after the calendar month of sine die adjournment, unless a different time is specified in the act.

     (d) If an act contains a SECTION that specifies an effective date or dates for one (1) or more other provisions of the act or declares that an emergency exists for the act, then the SECTION takes effect at the same time as the earliest date that any other provision of the act takes effect.

     (e) This section does not apply to acts that are vetoed by the governor.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.3, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-1983, SEC.1; P.L.1-1987, SEC.1; P.L.1-1993, SEC.1; P.L.4-1995, SEC.1.