Indiana Code 3-3-4-5. Resolution of inconsistent inclusions in congressional districts
(1) is contiguous to the part; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 3-3-4-5
- district: refers to a district described in:
Indiana Code 3-3-4-2
- Population: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(b) If any part of Indiana is described as being in more than one (1) district, the part is included within the district that:
(1) is one (1) of the districts in which the part is listed in:
(A) IC 3-3-5, before November 8, 2022; and
(B) IC 3-3-6, after November 7, 2022;
whichever is applicable;
(2) is contiguous to the part; and
(3) contains the least population according to the 2020 decennial census of Indiana.
(c) If any part of Indiana:
(1) is described in:
(A) IC 3-3-5, before November 8, 2022; and
(B) IC 3-3-6, after November 7, 2022;
as being in one (1) district; and
(2) is entirely surrounded by another district;
the part shall be incorporated into the district that surrounds the part.
(d) If any part of Indiana:
(1) is described as being in one (1) district; and
(2) is not contiguous to another part of the district that contains the majority of the population in the district;
the part is included with the contiguous district that contains the least population according to the 2020 decennial census of Indiana.
As added by P.L.215-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.221-2021, SEC.21.