LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6428 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 18, 2022
BILL NUMBER: HB 1059 BILL AMENDED: Jan 11, 2022
SUBJECT: Indiana Guard Reserve.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Bartels BILL STATUS: As Passed House
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Garten
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that the Indiana Guard Reserve is comprised of volunteer
citizens. It 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. It 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 also amends a provision to specify that the Adjutant General may
obtain insurance for the guard under certain circumstances. It repeals a provision regarding quarterly pay for
the guard.
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.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
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State Agencies Affected: Adjutant General’s Office.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: Indiana Adjutant General’s Office.
Fiscal Analyst: Matthew Leahy, 317-234-9485.
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