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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
County officers. Removes the: (1) auditor; (2) recorder; (3) treasurer; (4) coroner; and (5) surveyor (officers); from the list of elected county officers who are to be elected in each county. Requires the general assembly to prescribe, by law, the duties of the officers to the county executive. Provides a schedule for the officers to complete their terms. This proposed amendment has not been previously agreed to by a general assembly.
AI Summary
This resolution proposes an amendment to the Indiana Constitution that would remove the auditor, recorder, treasurer, coroner, and surveyor from the list of county officers who are elected by voters. Instead, the General Assembly, which is the state's legislative body, would be responsible for defining the duties of these officers in relation to the county executive, who is the chief administrative officer of the county. The resolution also includes a schedule to ensure that current officeholders can complete their terms, with their duties transitioning to the county executive after their terms end or if they leave office for any reason, with this transition fully taking effect by January 1, 2033. This proposed amendment has not yet been approved by a previous General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment (on 01/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/resolutions/house/joint/2/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/resolutions/HJ0002/HJ0002.01.INTR.pdf |
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