The governor can, indeed, sue the General Assembly without the state attorney general’s approval and without his representation. A judge heard an argument between Gov. Eric Holcomb and Attorney General Todd Rokita, with the AG claiming that the governor could not sue the state legislature without Rokita’s permission. Holcomb hired outside counsel in a suit that says the General Assembly cannot call themselves into session. The legislature passed a law this year known as the “emergency powers bill”, that would allow them to call themselves into session if they believe the governor needs to be checked in an emergency situation, like the pandemic.
