2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 2. GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ARTICLE 5. LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES AND STUDY COMMITTEES
CHAPTER 18. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

IC 2-5-18
Chapter 18. Administrative Rules Oversight Committee

IC 2-5-18-1
"Agency" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-22-2-3.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-18-2
"Committee" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the administrative rules oversight committee established by section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-18-3
"Rule" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "rule" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-22-2-3.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-18-4
Establishment of committee
Sec. 4. The administrative rules oversight committee is established. The committee has oversight over the rules of any agency that is not listed in IC 4-21.5-2-4.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-18-5
Members; appointments; vacancies
Sec. 5. (a) The committee consists of the following eight (8) members of the general assembly:
(1) Four (4) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. Not more than two (2) members appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same political party.
(2) Four (4) members of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. Not more than two (2) members appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same political party.
(b) The appointing authorities shall make the appointments before December 1 of each even-numbered year. The appointments remain in effect until the election of the next general assembly.
(c) Any vacancy occurring on the committee must be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-18-6
Chair; meeting to organize Sec. 6. (a) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a member of the committee to be the chair of the committee during the first regular session of each general assembly. The member appointed to be chair by the speaker serves as chair until the beginning of the second regular session of that general assembly.
(b) The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint a member of the committee to be chair of the committee during the second regular session of each general assembly. The member appointed to be chair by the president pro tempore serves as chair until the election of the next general assembly.
(c) The committee shall meet to organize on the call of the chair not later than December 15 of each year. The committee shall meet at the call of the chair.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1995, SEC.11.

IC 2-5-18-7
Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances
Sec. 7. Each member of the committee is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council. These expenses shall be paid from funds appropriated to the legislative council.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-18-8
Committee's duties
Sec. 8. (a) The committee shall receive and may, at its discretion, review a complaint filed by a person regarding a rule or practice of an agency.
(b) The committee may review an agency rule, an agency practice, or a failure of an agency to adopt a rule.
(c) The committee may recommend that a rule be modified, repealed, or adopted.
(d) When appropriate, the committee shall prepare and arrange for the introduction of a bill to clarify the intent of the general assembly when the general assembly enacted a law or to correct the misapplication of a law by an agency.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-18-9
Quorum; number of affirmative votes required for action
Sec. 9. (a) Five (5) members of the committee constitute a quorum.
(b) The affirmative vote of five (5) members of the committee is required for the committee to take any action.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-18-10
Notice of meetings
Sec. 10. (a) Notice of the time, place, and agenda of committee

meetings may be given in the Indiana Register.
(b) The committee may require publication of a periodic announcement in the Indiana Register that describes the duties of the committee and the procedure for filing complaints.
(c) The committee may require publication in the Indiana Register of an account of all or part of the proceedings of the committee.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-18-11
Provision of staff
Sec. 11. Staff for the committee shall be provided by the legislative services agency.
As added by P.L.12-1993, SEC.1.