Sec. 2. (a) In the case of a law creating districts for the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House may employ the necessary attorneys after consultation with the
minority leader of the House and the chairman and
ranking minority member of the house committee on legislative apportionment.
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 2-3-8-2
- Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
- 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.
- Ranking minority member: The highest ranking (and usually longest serving) minority member of a committee or subcommittee.
(c) In the case of a law creating congressional districts for the State of Indiana, the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate, acting jointly, may employ the necessary attorneys after consultation with the minority leaders of the House and Senate and the chairman and ranking minority members of the house committee on legislative apportionment.
Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.17, SEC.1.
