IN SJR0022

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 5 of the Indiana Constitution requiring Senate oversight of gubernatorial appointments to executive branch positions related to public utility regulation

Allows appointees to serve until rejected by a majority of elected Senate members, removed from office by other legal means, or until their term expires

Establishes that the Indiana Senate may reject appointments through procedures prescribed by Senate rules

Must be agreed to by two consecutive general assemblies and ratified by a majority of Indiana voters to take effect

Introduced January 10, 2013, and referred to the Senate Committee on Utilities during the 118th General Assembly