Ind. Code ch. 1-3-3

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Ind. Code § 1-3-3-1 "Commission"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission established by section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-2 "Indiana member"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "Indiana member" refers to a commission member appointed under section 4(a)(1) of this chapter. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-3 Commission established

Sec. 3. The Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission is established. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-4 Membership; notice; first meeting

Sec. 4. (a) The commission consists of the following members: (1) Six (6) individuals who are not members of the general assembly appointed by the governor. Not more than four (4) members appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same political party. (2) Five (5) individuals from the State of Illinois appointed under Illinois law. (b) The governor shall notify the governor of the State of Illinois that the governor has appointed members to the commission under subsection (a). (c) The governor shall schedule the first meeting of the commission not later than September 1, 2025. At the commission's first meeting, the members shall elect from the commission's members: (1) the commission's chair; and (2) other officers the commission considers necessary or appropriate. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-5 Term; vacancy

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies only to an Indiana member. (b) A member of the commission serves a four (4) year term that expires on June 30 of an odd-numbered year. (c) A member of the commission may be reappointed to successive terms. (d) The governor shall fill a vacancy on the commission. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-6 Meetings

Sec. 6. The commission shall meet at least once each calendar year. The commission may meet more frequently: (1) at the call of the chair; or (2) if six (6) or more commission members request a meeting. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-7 Reimbursement

Sec. 7. (a) This section applies only to an Indiana member. (b) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to individuals who serve as legislative and lay members, respectively, of interim study committees established by the legislative council. (c) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (d) Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this chapter shall be paid from appropriations made to the governor's office. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-8 Quorum

Sec. 8. (a) A quorum of the commission consists of at least six (6) members. (b) A quorum is necessary for the commission to take official action. A quorum is not required for the commission to meet, take testimony, and hold discussion. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-9 Public meeting

Sec. 9. The commission's business must be conducted during a public meeting held in compliance with IC 5-14-1.5. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-10 Public record

Sec. 10. A writing prepared by, owned by, used by, in the possession of, or retained by the commission in the performance of an official function of the commission is a public record as provided in IC 5-14-3. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-11 Staff agency

Sec. 11. The governor shall designate an agency of the executive branch to serve as a staff agency for the commission. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-12 Duties

Sec. 12. The commission shall discuss and recommend whether it is advisable to adjust the boundary between the State of Indiana and the State of Illinois. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-13 Report

Sec. 13. Not later than sixty (60) days after the completion of the commission's duties under this chapter, the commission shall submit a written report to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. The report must state the following: (1) A summary of the commission's work performed under this chapter. (2) The commission's recommendations, including any legislation recommended by the commission. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-3-3-14 Effectiveness of recommendation

Sec. 14. A commission recommendation to adjust the boundary between the State of Indiana and the State of Illinois does not take effect until approved by all of the following: (1) The general assembly. (2) The legislature of the State of Illinois. (3) The Congress of the United States. As added by P.L.148-2025, SEC.1.

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