A concurrent resolution has a digest with a concise statement of the proposed resolution.
Use the following form to draft a concurrent resolution:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION (congratulating, memorializing, urging, etc.)... [Insert in the
title a concise statement of the proposed resolution] ......................................... Whereas, ....................................... [Insert the preamble; it is not indispensable; as in the case of
a simple resolution, its purpose is to give reasons for the resolution];
Whereas, ..........................................;
Whereas, ..........................................; and
Whereas, ..................................: Therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives [Senate] of the General Assembly
of the State of Indiana, the Senate [House of Representatives] concurring:
SECTION 1. That .......................................................
...........................................
[Insert the text of the resolution; like the body of a bill, the body is divided into SECTIONS numbered
SECTION 1, SECTION 2, etc.]
SECTION 2. That .......................................................
...........................................
SECTION 3. That .......................................................
...........................................
If a legislator wants the general assembly to go on record in favor of establishing a particular interim study
committee, a resolution may be adopted. Use the following form in that case:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the establishment of an interim study committee on
................................ Whereas, .......................................................... [if desired, insert the reasons the committee is
needed]: Therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives [Senate] of the General Assembly
of the State of Indiana, the Senate [House of Representatives] concurring:
SECTION 1. That the legislative council is urged to establish an interim study committee to ___
[Insert a concise statement of the purpose of the proposed study committee].
SECTION 2. That the committee, if established, shall operate under the direction of the legislative
council and that the committee shall issue a final report when directed to do so by the council.
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The House of Representatives and The Senate have adjourn Sine Die.
