1. (a) The task force consists of the following eighteen (18) members:

   1. (1) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, appointed as follows:

      1. (A) One (1) member appointed by the speaker, who shall serve as co-chair of the task force.
      2. (B) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader.

   2. (2) Two (2) members of the senate, appointed as follows:

      1. (A) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore, who shall serve as co-chair of the task force.
      2. (B) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader.
   3. (3) The chief information officer of the office of technology appointed under IC 4-13.1-2-3 or the chief information officer's designee.

   4. (4) The following thirteen (13) members appointed by the lieutenant governor:

      1. (A) An individual representing Indiana newspapers.
      2. (B) An individual representing Indiana cities and towns.
      3. (C) An individual representing county councils.
      4. (D) An individual representing county commissioners.
      5. (E) An individual representing county auditors.
      6. (F) An individual representing rural communities.
      7. (G) An individual representing school corporations.
      8. (H) An individual representing the Indiana State Bar Association.
      9. (I) An individual representing Indiana sheriffs.
      10. (J) An individual representing the aged population (as described in IC 12-7-2-8 ).
      11. (K) An individual representing Indiana veterans.
      12. (L) An individual representing Indiana financial institutions.
      13. (M) An individual representing townships.
2. (b) A vacancy on the task force must be filled by the appointment of a replacement member by the appointing authority identified in subsection (a).
3. (c) Initial appointments to the task force shall be made by the appropriate appointing authority not later than July 1, 2023.

As added by P.L.84-2023, SEC.2.