A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.

Plain English Breakdown

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Indiana Election Law Changes

This bill requires candidates for governor in Indiana to choose and certify their running mate, the candidate for lieutenant governor, after being nominated at a primary or state convention.

What This Bill Does

• Requires a person who wins the nomination for governor to pick someone to run as lieutenant governor with them.
• The chosen person must file paperwork saying they want to be lieutenant governor by noon on July 15th before the general election.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who are running for governor of Indiana
• People who might run as lieutenant governor with a candidate for governor

Terms To Know

Lieutenant Governor

The second highest official in the state government, who works closely with the governor.

Primary Election

An election where voters choose which candidate will represent their political party in a general election.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify what happens if someone does not file by July 15th.
• The bill has passed the legislature but it is unclear when or if the governor will sign or veto it.

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.
Selection of candidate for lieutenant governor.

Current Bill Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.

Selection of candidate for lieutenant governor.

Requires a candidate for governor who has been nominated at a primary election or state convention to certify the name of the candidate for lieutenant governor who will run jointly with the candidate for governor at the general election. Requires the candidate for lieutenant governor to file a declaration of candidacy not later than noon July 15 before the general election. Makes conforming changes.