Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
HJR 5: Suspension of prosecuting attorney.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJR 5 is a joint resolution introduced in the Indiana House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Suspension of prosecuting attorney. Primary sponsor: Andrew Ireland (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Representatives Davis and Prescott added as coauthors.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the governor to suspend a prosecuting attorney from office for malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, incompetence, permanent inability to perform official duties, or commission of a felony, and allows the governor to fill the office by appointment for the period of suspension.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ireland | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Michelle Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| J.D. Prescott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representatives Davis and Prescott added as coauthors
- First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Authored by Representative Ireland