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IN SJR0002
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the office of State Controller beginning January 1, 2022, with method of selection, tenure, duties, and compensation to be prescribed by law.
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Abolishes the offices of Auditor of State and Treasurer of State beginning January 1, 2022, requiring these positions to be elected only at the 2018 general election with terms ending January 1, 2022.
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Modifies the gubernatorial succession order to replace the Auditor and Treasurer with the State Controller as third and fourth in line to assume gubernatorial powers after January 1, 2022.
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Retains the elected office of Secretary of State with four-year terms and an eight-year-in-twelve-year term limit.
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Requires approval by two consecutive general assemblies and ratification by a majority of Indiana voters to become effective.
Legislative Description
Establishes the office of state controller, beginning January 1, 2022. Provides that the method of selection, tenure, duties, and compensation of the state controller shall be prescribed by law. Abolishes the offices of auditor of state and treasurer of state, beginning January 1, 2022.