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Senate rejects amendment to change makeup of prosecutor review board; bill ordered to engrossment
Summary
Senators debated the partisan balance of a proposed prosecuting-attorneys review board during consideration of House Bill 1006. A motion to restore a 3–2 party balance failed 15–34 after extended debate; the bill was ordered to engrossment.
The Indiana Senate debated changes to the membership rules for a new prosecutorial review board during consideration of House Bill 1006 on April 8, 2025. Senators argued over whether the board should be allowed a 4–1 majority from one party or be restored to a 3–2 balance; the amendment to restore a 3–2 balance failed on a roll call, 15 ayes to 34 noes, and the bill was ordered to engrossment.
Supporters of restoring 3–2 representation said the proposal coming from the House struck the right balance and would avoid excessive partisan advantage on a board that reviews elected prosecutors. "When we're talking about having a discussion…
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