Sec. 4. (a) For the purposes of reviewing, amending, or reviewing and amending the agreement embodying the simplification requirements set forth in section 7 of this chapter, the state shall enter into multistate discussions. For purposes of those discussions, the state shall be represented by four (4) delegates, appointed as follows:

(1) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(2) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

(3) One (1) individual appointed by the governor.

(4) The commissioner of the department of state revenue, who is an ex officio member.

A delegate appointed under subdivisions (1) through (3) serves at the pleasure of the officer who appointed that delegate.

(b) Each delegate who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The delegate is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the delegate's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. Expenses incurred under this subsection shall be paid out of the funds appropriated to the department of state revenue.

(c) Each delegate who is a state employee but who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the delegate's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(d) Each delegate who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly under travel policies established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

As added by P.L.107-2001, SEC.1.