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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
Passed
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Local powers concerning elections. Provides that a unit does not have the power to adopt an ordinance, a resolution, or an order concerning certain elections, or otherwise conduct an election, except as expressly granted by statute. Specifies that an ordinance, a resolution, or an order concerning certain elections that was adopted before January 1, 2023, is void unless a statute expressly granted the unit the power to adopt the ordinance, resolution, or order.
AI Summary
This bill amends a section of Indiana law to clarify that units (such as local governments) do not have the power to adopt ordinances, resolutions, or orders concerning certain elections, or otherwise conduct an election, except as expressly granted by statute. The bill also specifies that any such ordinances, resolutions, or orders adopted before January 1, 2023, are void unless a statute expressly granted the unit the power to adopt them. The bill declares an emergency, indicating that it is intended to take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Jim Buck (R)*,
J.D. Ford (D)*,
Jon Ford (R)*,
Patricia Boy (D),
Liz Brown (R),
Bob Cherry (R),
Aaron Freeman (R),
Cherrish Pryor (D),
Greg Walker (R),
Tim Wesco (R),
Last Action
Public Law 4 (on 04/05/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/106/ |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/106/#5.ENRH |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/106/#4.COMH |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/106/#3.COMS |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/106/#2.COMS |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/static-documents/3/3/3/e/333e902e/SB0106.01.INTR.pdf |
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