Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “presiding officer” refers to the following:

(1) For the house of representatives, the speaker of the house of representatives.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 2-2.1-4-6

  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
(2) For the senate, the president pro tempore of the senate.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.37.