Sec. 5. (a) Four (4) members of the general assembly shall be appointed as members of the commission as follows:

(1) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint two (2) members of the house of representatives, both of whom may not be members of the same political party.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-23-24.1-5

  • commission: refers to the Dr. See Indiana Code 4-23-24.1-1
  • 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.
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint two (2) members of the senate, both of whom may not be members of the same political party.

     (b) A member of the commission appointed under subsection (a) serves a two (2) year term that expires June 30 of an odd-numbered year.

     (c) A vacancy under subsection (a) shall be filled by the officer who appointed the vacating legislator. A legislative member appointed under this subsection serves until the end of the unexpired term of the vacating legislator.

     (d) A member of the commission appointed under this section may be reappointed.

As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.44.