Indiana Code 2-8.2-5-8. Oversight of delegates with respect to instructions
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Sec. 8. (a) On its own motion or upon request of the speaker of the house of representatives, the president pro tempore of the senate, or the attorney general, the advisory group shall advise the attorney general whether there is reason to believe that a vote or an attempt to vote by a delegate or alternate delegate has:
(2) exceeded the limits placed by the general assembly in a joint resolution that calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States on the subjects and amendments that may be considered by the Article V convention.
(1) violated the instructions established by a joint resolution adopted under IC 2-8.2-4-1; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 2-8.2-5-8
- advisory group: refers to the Article V convention delegate advisory group established by section 2 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 2-8.2-5-1
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
- President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
(b) The advisory group shall issue the advisory determination under this section by one (1) of the following summary procedures:
(1) Without notice or an evidentiary proceeding.
(2) After a hearing conducted by the advisory group.
(c) The advisory group shall render an advisory determination under this section within twenty-four (24) hours after receiving a request for an advisory determination.
(d) The advisory group shall transmit a copy of an advisory determination under this section in the most expeditious manner possible to the attorney general.
As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.52.