IndianaCounty executives would take over duties of five county officers
If two consecutive General Assemblies and a majority of voters approve the amendment, county executives would take over duties of five county offices as current terms end.
What it does
The General Assembly would set by law the duties of county auditors, recorders, treasurers, coroners, and surveyors for the county executive. The proposal needs approval by two consecutive General Assemblies and a majority of voters before it takes effect.
An officer serving on January 1, 2029, may finish their term. After it ends, or ends early because of resignation, removal, incapacity, or death, the county executive would take over that office’s duties, if the proposal is approved.
Argument forHaving one county executive take over these duties could make it easier to coordinate county work after current officers leave office.
Argument againstPutting five offices’ duties under one county executive could make it harder for residents to hold separate officeholders responsible.
More detail
The General Assembly would set the duties of five county offices by law for the county executive. The five offices are county auditor, recorder, treasurer, coroner, and surveyor. The amendment would take effect only if two consecutive General Assemblies agree to it and a majority of voters voting on the question approve it.
The county executive would assume these offices’ duties after an incumbent’s term ends or ends early for a listed reason. This applies to a person serving as county auditor, recorder, treasurer, coroner, or surveyor on January 1, 2029. That person may complete their elected term. The proposal needs approval by two consecutive General Assemblies and a majority of voters before it takes effect. The schedule would take effect November 8, 2028, and end January 1, 2033.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and ApportionmentLatest
- Jan 5Authored by Representative RowrayIntroduced
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