CHAPTER 25. WATER RESOURCES STUDY COMMITTEE - Indiana Statutes

IC 2-5-25
     Chapter 25. Water Resources Study Committee

IC 2-5-25-1
Establishment of committee
     Sec. 1. The water resources study committee is established.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.34.

IC 2-5-25-2
Membership; term of office; vacancy
     Sec. 2. (a) The water resources study committee consists of twelve (12) members of the general assembly appointed as follows:
        (1) Six (6) senators appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate in consultation with the minority leader of the senate, not more than three (3) of whom may be members of the same political party.
        (2) Six (6) representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives in consultation with the minority leader of the house of representatives, not more than three (3) of whom may be members of the same political party.
    (b) The term of a member of the committee expires on December 31 of the even-numbered year following the member's appointment.
    (c) A vacancy on the committee shall be filled by appointment of a replacement member for the unexpired term. The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint a replacement for a senator and the speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a replacement for a representative.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.34.

IC 2-5-25-3
Appointment of chairperson and vice chairperson
     Sec. 3. The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint a member of the committee to serve as chairperson of the committee during the first regular session of a general assembly and as vice chairperson during the second regular session. The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a member of the committee to serve as vice chairperson during the first regular session of a general assembly and as chairperson during the second regular session.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.34.

IC 2-5-25-4
Payment of per diem, mileage, and travel expenses
     Sec. 4. Each member of the water resources study committee is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.34.

IC 2-5-25-5
Study of surface and ground water resources      Sec. 5. The water resources study committee shall study and may make recommendations concerning all matters relating to the surface and ground water resources of Indiana, including the following:
        (1) The usage, quality, and quantity of water resources.
        (2) Issues concerning diffused surface water, the common enemy doctrine of law, and runoff.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.34.

IC 2-5-25-6
Direction by legislative council
     Sec. 6. The water resources study committee shall do the following:
        (1) Operate under the direction of the legislative council.
        (2) Issue reports in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 when directed to do so by the legislative council.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.34. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.11.

IC 2-5-25-7
Staff and administrative support
     Sec. 7. Staff and administrative support for the water resources study committee shall be provided by the legislative services agency.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.34.