Introduced Version, House Bill 1311

January 14, 2013, read first time and referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment.

Introduced

First Regular Session 118th General Assembly (2013)

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HOUSE BILL No. 1311

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

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

SOURCE: IC 3-7-29-6; (13)IN1311.1.2. -->     SECTION 2. IC 3-7-29-6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to a county that is designated a vote center county under IC 3-11-18.1.
    (b) A county election board may adopt an order approving the use in each precinct in the county of a list required under section 1 of this chapter prepared in an electronic format. An order adopted under this subsection may include approval of the use of electronic signature pads in each precinct.
    (c) Before adopting an order under subsection (b), the county election board must determine all of the following:
        (1) That the county has the hardware, firmware, or software

sufficient to create an electronic poll list and use electronic signature pads in each precinct in the county using a secure electronic connection between the county election board and the precinct election officers.
        (2) That the equipment and procedures to be used ensure that information concerning a voter entered into an electronic poll list used by the precinct election officers in each precinct is immediately accessible to the county election board.
        (3) That the secure electronic connection described in subdivision (1) is sufficient to prevent:
            (A) any voter from voting more than once; and
            (B) unauthorized access by any person to:
                (i) the electronic poll list for a precinct; or
                (ii) the computerized list of voters of the county.
        (4) That the county has adequate security procedures in place to prevent access to an electronic poll list in a precinct without the coordinated action of two (2) precinct election officers who are not members of the same political party.
    (d) Notwithstanding any other law, the electronic poll list used at a precinct under this section:
        (1) must comply with IC 3-11-8-10.3;
        (2) may include an electronic image of the signature of a voter taken from the voter's registration application, if available; and
        (3) may be in a format approved by the secretary of state.

SOURCE: IC 3-11-3-11; (13)IN1311.1.3. -->     SECTION 3. IC 3-11-3-11, AS AMENDED BY P.L.230-2005, SECTION 51, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 11. The county election board shall deliver the following to each inspector or the inspector's representative:
        (1) The supplies provided for the inspector's precinct by the election division.
        (2) The local sample ballots, the ballot labels, if any, and all poll lists, registration lists, and other supplies considered necessary to conduct the election in the inspector's precinct.
        (3) The local ballots printed under the direction of the county election board as follows:
            (A) In those precincts where ballot card voting systems are to be used, the number of ballots at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the number of voters in the inspector's precinct, according to the poll list.
            (B) In those precincts where electronic voting systems are to be used, the number of ballots that will be required to be

printed and furnished to the precincts for emergency purposes only.
            (C) Provisional ballots in the number considered necessary by the county election board.
        (4) Twenty (20) ink pens suitable for printing the names of write-in candidates on the ballot or ballot envelope.
        (5) Copies of the voter's bill of rights for posting as required by 42 U.S.C. 15482.
        (6) Copies of the instructions for a provisional voter required by 42 U.S.C. 15482. The county election board shall provide at least the number of copies of the instructions as the number of provisional ballots provided under subdivision (3).
         (7) If the county election board has adopted an order under IC 3-7-29-6, the hardware, firmware, and software considered necessary to use an electronic poll list and electronic signature pads in the precinct.

SOURCE: IC 20-23-4-35; (13)IN1311.1.4. -->     SECTION 4. IC 20-23-4-35, AS ADDED BY P.L.1-2005, SECTION 7, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 35. (a) The governing body of a school corporation may be organized under this section.
    (b) The governing body consists of seven (7) members, elected as follows:
        (1) Four (4) members elected from districts, with one (1) member serving from each electoral district. A member elected under this subdivision must be:
            (A) a resident of the electoral district from which the member is elected; and
            (B) voted upon by only the registered voters residing within the electoral district and voting at a governing body election.
        (2) Three (3) members, who are voted upon by all the registered voters residing within the school corporation and voting at a governing body election, elected under this subdivision. The governing body shall establish three (3) residential districts as follows:
            (A) One (1) residential district must be the township that has the greatest population within the school corporation.
            (B) Two (2) residential districts must divide the remaining area within the school corporation.
        Only one (1) member who resides within a particular residential district established under this subdivision may serve on the governing body at a time.
    (c) A member of the governing body who is:

        (1) elected from an electoral or a residential district; or
        (2) appointed to fill a vacancy from an electoral or a residential district;
must reside within the boundaries of the district the member represents.
    (d) A vacancy on the governing body shall be filled by the governing body as soon as practicable after the vacancy occurs. A member chosen by the governing body to fill a vacancy holds office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
    (e) The members of the governing body serving at the time a plan is amended under this section shall establish the electoral and residential districts described in subsection (b).
    (f) The electoral districts described in subsection (b)(1):
        (1) shall be drawn on the basis of precinct lines;
        (2) may not cross precinct lines; and
        (3) as nearly as practicable, be of equal population, with the population of the largest exceeding the population of the smallest by not more than fifteen percent (15%).
    (g) The residential districts described in subsection (b)(2) may:
        (1) be drawn in any manner considered appropriate by the governing body; and
        (2) be drawn along township lines.
    (h) The governing body shall certify the districts that are established under subsections (f) and (g), amended under subsection (e), or recertified under subsection (j) to:
        (1) the state board; and
        (2) the county election board of the county in which the school corporation is located.
    (i) The governing body shall designate:
        (1) three (3) of the districts established under this section to be elected at the first school board election that occurs after the effective date of the plan; and
        (2) the remaining four (4) districts to be elected at the second school board election that occurs after the effective date of the plan.
     (j) This subsection applies during the first year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. The governing body shall amend the plan under subsection (e) if an amendment is necessary to reestablish the districts in compliance with subsections (f) and (g). If the governing body determines that a plan amendment under subsection (e) is not required, the governing body shall recertify that the districts as established comply with subsections (f) and (g).
    (k) Each time there is an plan amendment or recertification under subsection (j), the governing body shall file with the circuit court clerk of the county, not later than thirty (30) days after the amendment or recertification occurs, a map of the district boundaries:
        (1) adopted under subsection (e); or
        (2) recertified under subsection (j).

SOURCE: IC 20-23-7-4; (13)IN1311.1.5. -->     SECTION 5. IC 20-23-7-4, AS ADDED BY P.L.1-2005, SECTION 7, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 4. (a) At the first meeting of the board of commissioners of the county after the creation of the metropolitan school district as provided in this chapter, the board of commissioners shall divide the district into three (3) governing body districts approximately equal in population. Not more than one (1) year after the effective date of each United States decennial census, the board of commissioners shall:
         (1) readjust the boundaries of the districts to equalize the districts by population; or
        (2) recertify that the boundaries of the districts as drawn comply with this subsection.
    (b) Instead of the division provided under subsection (a), any resolution or petition provided in section 2(a) or 2(b) of this chapter may:
        (1) provide that the metropolitan school district to be created shall be divided into two (2) or more governing body districts;
        (2) describe the governing body member districts;
        (3) provide that one (1) or more members of the governing body must reside within each of the governing body member districts;
        (4) set out the number of members to serve from each designated district;
        (5) provide that the governing body member districts need not be equal in size or population, and that one (1) board member district may include all the area in the metropolitan school district;
        (6) specify that the number of governing body members to be resident in each district need not be an equal number; and
        (7) eliminate all requirements that there be governing body member districts.
    (c) If the resolution or petition:
        (1) does not provide for governing body member districts and designate the number of governing body members to be resident in each district; or
        (2) provides for the elimination of governing body member districts;

subsection (a) controls. If either subsection (a) or (b) applies, candidates shall be voted upon by all the registered voters of the metropolitan school district voting at any governing body member election.
     (d) Each time the governing body member district boundaries are drawn or redrawn under subsection (a) or (b) or recertified under subsection (a), the board of commissioners shall file with the circuit court clerk of the county, not later than thirty (30) days after the district boundaries are drawn or recertified, a map of the governing body member district boundaries:
        (1) adopted under subsection (a) or (b); or
        (2) recertified under subsection (a).

SOURCE: IC 20-23-8-8; (13)IN1311.1.6. -->     SECTION 6. IC 20-23-8-8, AS AMENDED BY P.L.2-2006, SECTION 99, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 8. (a) A plan is subject to the following limitations:
        (1) A member of the governing body may not serve for a term of more than four (4) years, but a member may succeed himself or herself in office. This limitation does not apply to members who hold over during an interim period to effect a new plan awaiting the selection and qualification of a member under the new plan.
        (2) The plan, if the members are:
            (A) to be elected, shall conform with one (1) of the types of board organization permitted by IC 20-23-4-27; or
            (B) appointed, shall conform with one (1) of the types permitted by IC 20-23-4-28.
        (3) The terms of the members of the governing body, either elected to or taking office on or before the time the plan takes effect, may not be shortened. The terms of the members taking office under the plan may be shortened to make the plan workable on a permanent basis.
        (4) If the plan provides for electoral districts, where a member of the governing body is elected solely by the voters of a single district, the districts must be as near as practicable equal in population. The districts shall be reapportioned and their boundaries:
             (A) changed, if necessary; or
            (B) recertified, if changes are not necessary;
        by resolution of the governing body before the election next following the effective date of the subsequent decennial census to preserve the equality by resolution of the governing body.
        (5) The plan shall comply with the:

            (A) Constitution of the State of Indiana; and
            (B) Constitution of the United States;
        including the equal protection clauses of both constitutions.
        (6) The provisions of IC 20-23-4-26 through IC 20-23-4-33 relating to the board of trustees of a community school corporation and to the community school corporation, including provisions relating to powers of the board and corporation and provisions relating to the mechanics of selection of the board, where elected and where appointed, apply to a governing body set up by a plan under this chapter and to the school corporation.
    (b) The limitations set forth in this section do not have to be specifically set forth in a plan but are a part of the plan. A plan shall be construed, if possible, to comply with this chapter. If a provision of the plan or an application of the plan violates this chapter, the invalidity does not affect the other provisions or applications of the plan that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. The provisions of a plan are severable.
     (c) Each time the governing body member district boundaries are changed or recertified under subsection (a)(4), the governing body shall file with the circuit court clerk of the county, not later than thirty (30) days after the district boundaries are changed or recertified, a map of the governing body member district boundaries adopted or recertified under subsection (a)(4).

SOURCE: IC 20-23-15-7; (13)IN1311.1.7. -->     SECTION 7. IC 20-23-15-7, AS ADDED BY P.L.1-2005, SECTION 7, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 7. (a) The state board shall, before July 1 immediately following the referendum, establish the school districts for the election of the members of the governing body under section 6(b) of this chapter as follows:
        (1) The districts shall be drawn on the basis of precinct lines.
        (2) The districts must be, as nearly as practicable, of equal population, with the population of the largest district not to exceed the population of the smallest district by more than five percent (5%).
        (3) The district lines must not cross precinct lines.
     (b) This subsection applies during the first year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. The state board shall reapportion the districts and change the district boundaries, if necessary, to reestablish that the districts comply with subsection (a). If the state board determines that reapportionment and district boundary changes are not required, the state board shall recertify that the districts as established comply with subsection (a).
    (c) Each time the district boundaries are changed or recertified under subsection (b), the state board shall file with the circuit court clerk of the county, not later than thirty (30) days after the boundaries are changed or recertified, a map of the district boundaries adopted or recertified under subsection (b).

SOURCE: IC 36-2-2-4; (13)IN1311.1.8. -->     SECTION 8. IC 36-2-2-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.119-2012, SECTION 179, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 4. (a) This subsection does not apply to a county having a population of:
        (1) more than four hundred thousand (400,000) but less than seven hundred thousand (700,000); or
        (2) more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) but less than two hundred seventy thousand (270,000).
The executive shall divide the county into three (3) districts that are composed of contiguous territory and are reasonably compact. The district boundaries drawn by the executive must not cross precinct boundary lines and must divide townships only when a division is clearly necessary to accomplish redistricting under this section. If necessary, the county auditor shall call a special meeting of the executive to establish or revise districts.
    (b) This subsection applies to a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) but less than seven hundred thousand (700,000). A county redistricting commission shall divide the county into three (3) single-member districts that comply with subsection (d). The commission is composed of:
        (1) the members of the Indiana election commission;
        (2) two (2) members of the senate selected by the president pro tempore, one (1) from each political party; and
        (3) two (2) members of the house of representatives selected by the speaker, one (1) from each political party.
The legislative members of the commission have no vote and may act only in an advisory capacity. A majority vote of the voting members is required for the commission to take action. The commission may meet as frequently as necessary to perform its duty under this subsection. The commission's members serve without additional compensation above that provided for them as members of the Indiana election commission, the senate, or the house of representatives.
    (c) This subsection applies to a county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) but less than two hundred seventy thousand (270,000). The executive shall divide the county into three (3) single-member districts that comply with subsection (d).
    (d) Single-member districts established under subsection (b) or (c)

must:
        (1) be compact, subject only to natural boundary lines (such as railroads, major highways, rivers, creeks, parks, and major industrial complexes);
        (2) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population; and
        (3) not cross precinct lines.
    (e) Except as provided by subsection (g), a division under subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be made:
        (1) during the first year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted; and
        (2) when the county adopts an order declaring a county boundary to be changed under IC 36-2-1-2.
    (f) A division under subsection (a), (b), or (c) may be made in any odd-numbered year not described in subsection (e).
     (g) This subsection applies during the first year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. If the county executive or county redistricting commission determines that a division under subsection (e) is not required, the county executive or county redistricting commission shall recertify that the districts as drawn comply with this section.
    (h) Each time there is a division under subsection (e) or (f) or a recertification under subsection (g), the county executive or county redistricting commission shall file with the circuit court clerk of the county, not later than thirty (30) days after the division or recertification occurs, a map of the district boundaries:
        (1) adopted under subsection (e) or (f); or
        (2) recertified under subsection (g).

SOURCE: IC 36-2-3-4; (13)IN1311.1.9. -->     SECTION 9. IC 36-2-3-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.119-2012, SECTION 182, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 4. (a) This subsection does not apply to a county having a population of:
        (1) more than four hundred thousand (400,000) but less than seven hundred thousand (700,000); or
        (2) more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) but less than two hundred seventy thousand (270,000).
The county executive shall, by ordinance, divide the county into four (4) contiguous, single-member districts that comply with subsection (d). If necessary, the county auditor shall call a special meeting of the executive to establish or revise districts. One (1) member of the fiscal body shall be elected by the voters of each of the four (4) districts. Three (3) at-large members of the fiscal body shall be elected by the voters of the whole county.

    (b) This subsection applies to a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) but less than seven hundred thousand (700,000). The county redistricting commission established under IC 36-2-2-4 shall divide the county into seven (7) single-member districts that comply with subsection (d). One (1) member of the fiscal body shall be elected by the voters of each of these seven (7) single-member districts.
    (c) This subsection applies to a county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) but less than two hundred seventy thousand (270,000). The fiscal body shall divide the county into nine (9) single-member districts that comply with subsection (d). Three (3) of these districts must be contained within each of the three (3) districts established under IC 36-2-2-4(c). One (1) member of the fiscal body shall be elected by the voters of each of these nine (9) single-member districts.
    (d) Single-member districts established under subsection (a), (b), or (c) must:
        (1) be compact, subject only to natural boundary lines (such as railroads, major highways, rivers, creeks, parks, and major industrial complexes);
        (2) not cross precinct boundary lines;
        (3) contain, as nearly as possible, equal population; and
        (4) include whole townships, except when a division is clearly necessary to accomplish redistricting under this section.
    (e) Except as provided by subsection (g), a division under subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be made:
        (1) during the first year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted; and
        (2) when the county executive adopts an order declaring a county boundary to be changed under IC 36-2-1-2.
    (f) A division under subsection (a), (b), or (c) may be made in any odd-numbered year not described in subsection (e).
     (g) This subsection applies during the first year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. If the county executive, county redistricting commission, or county fiscal body determines that a division under subsection (e) is not required, the county executive, county redistricting commission, or county fiscal body shall recertify that the districts as drawn comply with this section.
    (h) Each time there is a division under subsection (e) or (f) or a recertification under subsection (g), the county executive, county redistricting commission, or county fiscal body shall file with the

circuit court clerk of the county, not later than thirty (30) days after the division or recertification occurs, a map of the district boundaries:
(1) adopted under subsection (e) or (f); or
(2) recertified under subsection (g).

SOURCE: IC 36-3-4-3; (13)IN1311.1.10. -->     SECTION 10. IC 36-3-4-3, AS AMENDED BY P.L.141-2007, SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 3. (a) The city-county legislative body shall, by ordinance, divide the whole county into twenty-five (25) districts that:
        (1) are compact, subject only to natural boundary lines (such as railroads, major highways, rivers, creeks, parks, and major industrial complexes);
        (2) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population; and
        (3) do not cross precinct boundary lines.
Except as provided by subsection (f), this division shall be made during the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted and may also be made at any other time, subject to IC 3-11-1.5-32.
    (b) The legislative body is composed of twenty-five (25) members elected from the districts established under subsection (a) and four (4) members elected from an at-large district containing the whole county.
    (c) Each voter of the county may vote for four (4) candidates for at-large membership and one (1) candidate from the district in which the voter resides. The four (4) at-large candidates receiving the most votes from the whole county and the district candidates receiving the most votes from their respective districts are elected to the legislative body.
    (d) If the legislative body fails to make the division before the date prescribed by subsection (a) or the division is alleged to violate subsection (a) or other law, a taxpayer or registered voter of the county may petition the superior court of the county to hear and determine the matter. The court shall hear and determine the matter as a five (5) member panel of judges from the superior court. The clerk of the court shall select the judges electronically and randomly. Not more than three (3) members of the five (5) member panel of judges may be of the same political party. The first judge selected shall maintain the case file and preside over the proceedings. There may not be a change of venue from the court or from the county. The court may appoint a master to assist in its determination and may draw proper district boundaries if necessary. An appeal from the court's judgment must be taken within thirty (30) days, directly to the supreme court, in the same manner as appeals from other actions.

    (e) An election of the legislative body held under the ordinance or court judgment determining districts that is in effect on the date of the election is valid, regardless of whether the ordinance or judgment is later determined to be invalid.
     (f) This subsection applies during the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. If the legislative body determines that a division under subsection (a) is not required, the legislative body shall recertify that the districts as drawn comply with this section.
    (g) Each time there is a division under subsection (a) or a recertification under subsection (f), the legislative body shall file with the circuit court clerk of the county, not later than thirty (30) days after the division or recertification occurs, a map of the district boundaries:
        (1) adopted under subsection (a); or
        (2) recertified under subsection (f).

SOURCE: IC 36-4-6-3; (13)IN1311.1.11. -->     SECTION 11. IC 36-4-6-3, AS AMENDED BY P.L.230-2005, SECTION 85, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 3. (a) This section applies only to second class cities.
    (b) The legislative body shall adopt an ordinance to divide the city into six (6) districts that:
        (1) are composed of contiguous territory, except for territory that is not contiguous to any other part of the city;
        (2) are reasonably compact;
        (3) do not cross precinct boundary lines, except as provided in subsection (c) or (d); and
        (4) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.
    (c) The boundary of a city legislative body district may cross a precinct boundary line if:
        (1) more than one (1) member of the legislative body elected from the districts established under subsection (b) resides in one (1) precinct established under IC 3-11-1.5 after the most recent municipal election; and
        (2) following the establishment of a legislative body district whose boundary crosses a precinct boundary line, not more than one (1) member of the legislative body elected from districts resides within the same city legislative body district.
    (d) The boundary of a city legislative body district may cross a precinct line if the districts would not otherwise contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.
    (e) A city legislative body district with a boundary described by

subsection (c) or (d) may not cross a census block boundary line:
        (1) except when following a precinct boundary line; or
        (2) unless the city legislative body certifies in the ordinance that the census block has no population, and is not likely to ever have population.
    (f) The legislative body may not adopt an ordinance dividing the city into districts with boundaries described by subsection (c) or (d) unless the clerk of the city mails a written notice to the circuit court clerk. The notice must:
        (1) state that the legislative body is considering the adoption of an ordinance described by this subsection; and
        (2) be mailed not later than ten (10) days before the legislative body adopts the ordinance.
    (g) Except as provided in subsection (l), the division under subsection (b) shall be made:
        (1) during the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted; and
        (2) when required to assign annexed territory to a district.
This division may be made at any other time, subject to IC 3-11-1.5-32.
    (h) The legislative body is composed of six (6) members elected from the districts established under subsection (b) and three (3) at-large members.
    (i) Each voter of the city may vote for three (3) candidates for at-large membership and one (1) candidate from the district in which the voter resides. The three (3) at-large candidates receiving the most votes from the whole city and the district candidates receiving the most votes from their respective districts are elected to the legislative body.
    (j) If any territory in the city is not included in one (1) of the districts established under this section, the territory is included in the district that:
        (1) is contiguous to that territory; and
        (2) contains the least population of all districts contiguous to that territory.
    (k) If any territory in the city is included in more than one (1) of the districts established under this section, the territory is included in the district that:
        (1) is one (1) of the districts in which the territory is described in the ordinance adopted under this section;
        (2) is contiguous to that territory; and
        (3) contains the least population of all districts contiguous to that territory.
     (l) This subsection applies during the second year after a year

in which a federal decennial census is conducted. If the legislative body determines that a division under subsection (g) is not required, the legislative body shall recertify that the districts as drawn comply with this section.
    ~~(l)~~ (m) A copy of the ordinance establishing districts or a recertification adopted under this section must be filed with the circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest population of the city not later than thirty (30) days after the ordinance or recertification is adopted. The filing must include a map of the district boundaries:
        (1) adopted under subsection (b); or
        (2) recertified under subsection (l).

SOURCE: IC 36-4-6-4; (13)IN1311.1.12. -->     SECTION 12. IC 36-4-6-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.169-2006, SECTION 51, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to third class cities, except as provided by section 5 of this chapter.
    (b) This subsection does not apply to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j) or (m). The legislative body shall adopt an ordinance to divide the city into five (5) districts that:
        (1) are composed of contiguous territory, except for territory that is not contiguous to any other part of the city;
        (2) are reasonably compact;
        (3) do not cross precinct boundary lines except as provided in subsection (c) or (d); and
        (4) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.
    (c) The boundary of a city legislative body district may cross a precinct boundary line if:
        (1) more than one (1) member of the legislative body elected from the districts established under subsection (b), (j), or (m) resides in one (1) precinct established under IC 3-11-1.5 after the most recent municipal election; and
        (2) following the establishment of a legislative body district whose boundary crosses a precinct boundary line, not more than one (1) member of the legislative body elected from the districts resides within the same city legislative body district.
    (d) The boundary of a city legislative body district may cross a precinct line if the districts would not otherwise contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.
    (e) A city legislative body district with a boundary described by subsection (c) or (d) may not cross a census block boundary line:
        (1) except when following a precinct boundary line; or
        (2) unless the city legislative body certifies in the ordinance that

the census block has no population, and is not likely to ever have population.
    (f) The legislative body may not adopt an ordinance dividing the city into districts with boundaries described by subsection (c) or (d) unless the clerk of the city mails a written notice to the circuit court clerk. The notice must:
        (1) state that the legislative body is considering the adoption of an ordinance described by this subsection; and
        (2) be mailed not later than ten (10) days before the legislative body adopts the ordinance.
    (g) Except as provided in subsection (q), the division under subsection (b), (j), or (m) shall be made:
        (1) during the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted; and
        (2) when required to assign annexed territory to a district.
This division may be made at any other time, subject to IC 3-11-1.5-32.
    (h) This subsection does not apply to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j) or (m). The legislative body is composed of five (5) members elected from the districts established under subsection (b) and two (2) at-large members.
    (i) This subsection does not apply to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j) or (m). Each voter of the city may vote for two (2) candidates for at-large membership and one (1) candidate from the district in which the voter resides. The two (2) at-large candidates receiving the most votes from the whole city and the district candidates receiving the most votes from their respective districts are elected to the legislative body.
    (j) A city may adopt an ordinance under this subsection to divide the city into four (4) districts that:
        (1) are composed of contiguous territory;
        (2) are reasonably compact;
        (3) do not cross precinct boundary lines, except as provided in subsection (c) or (d); and
        (4) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.
    (k) This subsection applies to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j). The legislative body is composed of four (4) members elected from the districts established under subsection (j) and three (3) at-large members.
    (l) This subsection applies to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j). Each voter of the city may vote for three (3) candidates for at-large membership and one (1) candidate from the district in which the voter resides. The three (3) at-large candidates receiving the

most votes from the whole city and the district candidates receiving the most votes from their respective districts are elected to the legislative body.
    (m) This subsection applies only if the ordinance adopted under IC 36-4-1.5-3 by the town legislative body of a town that has a population of less than ten thousand (10,000) and that becomes a city specifies that the city legislative body districts are governed by this subsection. The ordinance adopted under IC 36-4-1.5-3(b)(1) dividing the town into city legislative body districts may provide that:
        (1) the city shall be divided into three (3) districts that:
            (A) are composed of contiguous territory;
            (B) are reasonably compact;
            (C) do not cross precinct boundary lines, except as provided in subsection (c) or (d); and
            (D) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population; and
        (2) the legislative body of the city is composed of three (3) members elected from the districts established under this subsection and two (2) at-large members.
Each voter of the city may vote for two (2) candidates for at-large membership and one (1) candidate from the district in which the voter resides. The two (2) at-large candidates receiving the most votes from the whole city and the district candidates receiving the most votes from their respective districts are elected to the legislative body.
    (n) A copy of the ordinance establishing districts or a recertification adopted under this section must be filed with the circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest population of the city no later than thirty (30) days after the ordinance or recertification is adopted. The filing must include a map of the district boundaries:
        (1) adopted under subsection (b), (j), or (m); or
        (2) recertified under subsection (q).
    (o) If any territory in the city is not included in one (1) of the districts established under this section, the territory is included in the district that:
        (1) is contiguous to that territory; and
        (2) contains the least population of all districts contiguous to that territory.
    (p) If any territory in the city is included in more than one (1) of the districts established under this section, the territory is included in the district that:
        (1) is one (1) of the districts in which the territory is described in the ordinance adopted under this section;

        (2) is contiguous to that territory; and
        (3) contains the least population of all districts contiguous to that territory.
     (q) This subsection applies during the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. If the legislative body determines that a division under subsection (g) is not required, the legislative body shall recertify that the districts as drawn comply with this section.

SOURCE: IC 36-4-6-5; (13)IN1311.1.13. -->     SECTION 13. IC 36-4-6-5, AS AMENDED BY P.L.113-2010, SECTION 121, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to third class cities having a population of less than ten thousand (10,000). The legislative body of such a city may, by ordinance adopted after June 30, 2010, and during a year in which an election of the legislative body will not occur, decide to be governed by this section instead of section 4 of this chapter. The legislative body districts created by an ordinance adopted under this subsection apply to the first election of the legislative body held after the date the ordinance is adopted. The clerk of the legislative body shall send a certified copy of any ordinance adopted under this subsection to the secretary of the county election board.
    (b) This subsection does not apply to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j). The legislative body shall adopt an ordinance to divide the city into four (4) districts that:
        (1) are composed of contiguous territory, except for territory that is not contiguous to any other part of the city;
        (2) are reasonably compact;
        (3) do not cross precinct boundary lines except as provided in subsection (c) or (d); and
        (4) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.
    (c) The boundary of a city legislative body district may cross a precinct boundary line if:
        (1) more than one (1) member of the legislative body elected from the districts established under subsection (b) or (j) resides in one (1) precinct established under IC 3-11-1.5 after the most recent municipal election; and
        (2) following the establishment of a legislative body district whose boundary crosses a precinct boundary line, not more than one (1) member of the legislative body elected from the districts resides within the same city legislative body district.
    (d) The boundary of a city legislative body district may cross a precinct line if the districts would not otherwise contain, as nearly as

is possible, equal population.
    (e) A city legislative body district with a boundary described by subsection (c) or (d) may not cross a census block boundary line:
        (1) except when following a precinct boundary line; or
        (2) unless the city legislative body certifies in the ordinance that the census block has no population, and is not likely to ever have population.
    (f) The legislative body may not adopt an ordinance dividing the city into districts with boundaries described by subsection (c) or (d) unless the clerk of the city mails a written notice to the circuit court clerk. The notice must:
        (1) state that the legislative body is considering the adoption of an ordinance described by this subsection; and
        (2) be mailed not later than ten (10) days before the legislative body adopts the ordinance.
    (g) Except as provided in subsection (q), the division under subsection (b) or (j) shall be made:
        (1) during the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted; and
        (2) when required to assign annexed territory to a district.
This division may be made at any other time, subject to IC 3-11-1.5-32.
    (h) This subsection does not apply to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j). The legislative body is composed of four (4) members elected from the districts established under subsection (b) and one (1) at-large member.
    (i) This subsection does not apply to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j). Each voter may vote for one (1) candidate for at-large membership and one (1) candidate from the district in which the voter resides. The at-large candidate receiving the most votes from the whole city and the district candidates receiving the most votes from their respective districts are elected to the legislative body.
    (j) A city may adopt an ordinance under this subsection to divide the city into three (3) districts that:
        (1) are composed of contiguous territory, except for territory that is not contiguous to any other part of the city;
        (2) are reasonably compact;
        (3) do not cross precinct boundary lines, except as provided in subsection (c) or (d); and
        (4) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.
    (k) This subsection applies to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j). The legislative body is composed of three (3) members elected from the districts established under subsection (j) and two (2)

at-large members.
    (l) This subsection applies to a city with an ordinance described by subsection (j). Each voter of the city may vote for two (2) candidates for at-large membership and one (1) candidate from the district in which the voter resides. The two (2) at-large candidates receiving the most votes from the whole city and the district candidates receiving the most votes from their respective districts are elected to the legislative body.
    (m) This subsection applies to a city having a population of less than seven thousand (7,000). A legislative body of such a city that has, by resolution adopted before May 7, 1991, decided to continue an election process that permits each voter of the city to vote for one (1) candidate at large and one (1) candidate from each of its four (4) council districts may hold elections using that voting arrangement. The at-large candidate and the candidate from each district receiving the most votes from the whole city are elected to the legislative body. The districts established in cities adopting such a resolution may cross precinct boundary lines.
    (n) A copy of the ordinance establishing districts or a recertification under this section must be filed with the circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest population of the city not later than thirty (30) days after the ordinance or recertification is adopted. The filing must include a map of the district boundaries:
        (1) adopted under subsection (b) or (j); or
        (2) recertified under subsection (q).
    (o) If any territory in the city is not included in one (1) of the districts established under this section, the territory is included in the district that:
        (1) is contiguous to that territory; and
        (2) contains the least population of all districts contiguous to that territory.
    (p) If any territory in the city is included in more than one (1) of the districts established under this section, the territory is included in the district that:
        (1) is one (1) of the districts in which the territory is described in the ordinance adopted under this section;
        (2) is contiguous to that territory; and
        (3) contains the least population of all districts contiguous to that territory.
     (q) This subsection applies during the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. If the legislative body determines that a division under subsection (b) or (j) is not

required, the legislative body shall recertify that the districts as drawn comply with this section.

SOURCE: IC 36-5-2-4.1; (13)IN1311.1.14. -->     SECTION 14. IC 36-5-2-4.1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.230-2005, SECTION 88, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 4.1. (a) The legislative body may, by ordinance, divide the town into districts for the purpose of conducting elections of town officers.
    (b) A town legislative body district must comply with the following standards:
        (1) The district must be composed of contiguous territory, except for territory that is not contiguous to any other part of the town.
        (2) The district must be reasonably compact.
        (3) The district must contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.
        (4) The district may not cross a census block boundary except when following a precinct boundary line or unless the ordinance specifies that the census block has no population and is not likely to ever have population.
        (5) The district may not cross precinct lines, except as provided in subsection (c).
    (c) The boundary of a town legislative body district established under subsection (a) may cross a precinct boundary line if:
        (1) the legislative body provides by ordinance under section 5 of this chapter that all legislative body members are to be elected at large by the voters of the whole town; or
        (2) the district would not otherwise contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population.
    (d) If any territory in the town is not included in one (1) of the districts established under this section, the territory is included in the district that:
        (1) is contiguous to that territory; and
        (2) contains the least population of all districts contiguous to that territory.
    (e) If any territory in the town is included in more than one (1) of the districts established under this section, the territory is included in the district that:
        (1) is one (1) of the districts in which the territory is described in the ordinance adopted under this section;
        (2) is contiguous to that territory; and
        (3) contains the least population of all districts contiguous to that territory.
    (f) The ordinance may be appealed in the manner prescribed by

IC 34-13-6. If the town is located in two (2) or more counties, the appeal may be filed in the circuit or superior court of any of those counties.
    (g) This subsection does not apply to a town with an ordinance described by subsection (h). Except as provided in subsection (k), the division permitted by subsection (a) shall be made:
        (1) during the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted, subject to IC 3-11-1.5-32; and
        (2) when required to assign annexed territory to a municipal legislative body district.
The division may also be made in any other year.
    (h) This subsection applies to a town having a population of less than three thousand five hundred (3,500). The town legislative body may adopt an ordinance providing that:
        (1) town legislative body districts are abolished; and
        (2) all members of the legislative body are elected at large.
    (i) An ordinance described by subsection (h):
        (1) may not be adopted or repealed during a year in which a municipal election is scheduled to be conducted in the town under IC 3-10-6 or IC 3-10-7; and
        (2) is effective upon passage.
    (j) A copy of the ordinance establishing districts or a recertification under this section must be filed with the circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest population of the town not later than thirty (30) days after the ordinance or recertification is adopted. The filing must include a map of the district boundaries:
        (1) adopted under subsection (a); or
        (2) recertified under subsection (k).
     (k) This subsection applies during the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. If the legislative body determines that a division under subsection (a) is not required, the legislative body shall recertify that the districts as drawn comply with this section.

SOURCE: IC 36-6-6-2.5; (13)IN1311.1.15. -->     SECTION 15. IC 36-6-6-2.5, AS AMENDED BY P.L.230-2005, SECTION 89, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 2.5. (a) This section applies to townships in a county containing a consolidated city.
    (b) The legislative body shall adopt a resolution that divides the township into legislative body districts that:
        (1) are composed of contiguous territory;
        (2) are reasonably compact;
        (3) respect, as nearly as reasonably practicable, precinct boundary

lines; and
        (4) contain, as nearly as reasonably practicable, equal population.
    (c) Before a legislative body may adopt a resolution that divides a township into legislative body districts, the secretary of the legislative body shall mail a written notice to the circuit court clerk. This notice must:
        (1) state that the legislative body is considering the adoption of a resolution to divide the township into legislative body districts; and
        (2) be mailed not later than ten (10) days before the legislative body adopts the resolution.
    (d) Except as provided in subsection (f), the legislative body shall make a division into legislative body districts at the following times:
        (1) During the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted.
        (2) Subject to IC 3-11-1.5-32.5, whenever the boundary of the township changes.
    (e) The legislative body may make the division under this section at any time, subject to IC 3-11-1.5-32.5.
     (f) This subsection applies during the second year after a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. If the legislative body determines that a division is not required under subsection (b), the legislative body shall recertify that the districts as drawn comply with this section.
     (g) Each time there is a division under subsection (b) or a recertification under subsection (f), the legislative body shall file with the circuit court clerk of the county not later than thirty (30) days after the adoption or recertification occurs a map of the district boundaries:
        (1) adopted under subsection (b); or
        (2) recertified under subsection (f).