LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6428 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 13, 2021
BILL NUMBER: HB 1059 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Indiana Guard Reserve.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Bartels BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that the Indiana Guard Reserve is comprised of volunteer
citizens. This bill provides that the Adjutant General may adopt policies for the guard. It requires the
Adjutant General to establish certain structures, processes, and organizational controls for the guard. It
repeals a provision concerning the guard serving outside Indiana. It repeals a provision regarding military
forces in fresh pursuit. It repeals a provision regarding the oath of officers for guard members. This bill also
provides that, if called for voluntary service, the guard must follow the rules and procedures of the Indiana
National Guard and those set by the Adjutant General. It amends a provision to specify that the Adjutant
General may obtain insurance for the guard under certain circumstances. It also repeals a provision regarding
quarterly pay for the guard.
This bill also provides that disabled veterans who are Indiana residents may receive an annual Golden
Hoosier Passport without a fee.
Effective Date: July 1, 2022.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Adjutant General’s Office: The bill’s requirements are within the
routine administrative functions of the Adjutant General’s Office and should be able to be implemented with
no additional appropriations, assuming near customary agency staffing and resource levels.
This bill requires the Adjutant General’s Office to have funds available to procure a group insurance policy
for guard reserve members. (Previously, statute required only the Governor’s approval.) This policy would
be available for guard reserve members while they are providing active voluntary service to the state.
HB 1059 1 Explanation of State Revenues: Golden Hoosier Passport: This bill would reduce annual revenue to the
State Parks and Reservoirs Special Revenue Fund by about $100,000 by providing the Golden Hoosier
Passport free of charge to residents eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran license plate.
Additional Information - The Golden Hoosier Passport is a discounted annual entrance pass. Eligible
individuals may purchase it for $25, which is 50% of the fee for a standard annual pass. Under current law,
residents aged 65 and older, residents eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance payments, and
residents eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran license plate are eligible to purchase the pass for $25. There
is no fee charged for residents eligible for a Prisoner of War license plate. In FY 2021, 4,387 Golden Hoosier
Passports were sold to disabled Hoosier veterans.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Adjutant General’s Office, Department of Natural Resources.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: Indiana Adjutant General’s Office, Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Fiscal Analyst: Matthew Leahy, 317-234-9485; Heather Puletz, 317-234-9484.
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