313 Haney Ave, South Bend, IN 46613, USA
574-304-4559
Indiana State Representative
Indiana General Assembly
Role Overview
State Representatives are members of the lower house of the Indiana General Assembly. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on state laws and the biennial state budget. Each representative serves a district of approximately 65,000 people.
Quick Facts
Holder(s):
100 Elected Members
Term:
2-year term
Method:
Elected
Core Responsibilities
Propose, debate, and vote on all state legislation.
Essential Attributes & Risks
Key Competencies
Policy Knowledge, Negotiation Skills, and a strong sense of Public Service.
Approve the biennial state budget.
Represent the interests and concerns of their constituents.
Provide oversight of state agencies and the executive branch.
Critical Risk
Passing laws that are unconstitutional, fiscally unsound, or harmful to the public interest.
Constitutional Mandate
This section highlights how the office's duties align with the core objectives of the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions.
1
Promote the general Welfare
Creates the laws and budget that fund and direct all state services for public benefit.
2
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
Acts as the direct voice of the people in government, a core tenet of a free society.
3
Establish Justice
Writes the civil and criminal laws that form the basis of the state's justice system.