Ind. Code ch. 4-3-1

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Ind. Code § 4-3-1-1 Acts and joint resolutions of general assembly

Sec. 1. The governor shall cause all acts and joint resolutions passed by the general assembly to be deposited in the office of the secretary of state, and inform the house in which the same originated, thereof. Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.47, s.1.

Ind. Code § 4-3-1-2 Employment of counsel; fugitives from justice; recapture

Sec. 2. The governor may employ counsel to protect the interest of the state in any matter of litigation where the same is involved; and the expenses incurred under this section, and recapturing fugitives from justice, may be allowed by the governor and paid out of any money appropriated for that purpose. Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.47, s.2. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 4-3-1-3 Official bonds; suits

Sec. 3. For breach of the condition of any official bond, by which the state is injured, the governor shall direct suit to be brought upon the governor's relation, unless otherwise provided by law; and all costs taxed against the relator shall be paid by the state. Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.47, s.4. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 4-3-1-4 Expenses; contingent fund

Sec. 4. The expenses of the necessary furniture, fuel, stationery, and postage of the governor, and such contingent fund as may be appropriated, shall be paid out of the treasury of the state, on the order of the state comptroller, as in other cases. Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.47, s.6. As amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.35.

Ind. Code § 4-3-1-5 Officers and judges commissioned by governor

Sec. 5. The governor shall commission the following: (1) All officers designated in the Constitution of the State of Indiana other than members of the general assembly. (2) All officers elected by the general assembly. (3) All officers appointed by the governor. (4) All judges. (5) All electors and alternate electors for President and Vice President of the United States. As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.492. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.238.

Ind. Code § 4-3-1-6 Location of residence

Sec. 6. The governor must reside at the seat of government as provided in Article 6, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.493.

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