LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-0696
iga.in.gov
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6568 NOTE PREPARED: Feb 29, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1276 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Notice of a Public Hearing or Meeting.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Soliday BILL STATUS: As Passed Senate
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Koch
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill provides that the commissioner of the Department of Environmental
Management (IDEM) may, not later than 10 days after the last day of a public comment period, decide to
hold a public hearing or meeting before the issuance or denial of a permit. It requires IDEM to provide notice
if a public hearing or meeting will be held.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill gives the IDEM commissioner until 10 days after the last day
of a public comment period to decide to hold a public hearing or meeting regarding the issuance or denial
of a permit, based on information received during the public comment period. If IDEM is not currently
making the determination within that time frame, the agency may have to modify how it makes that decision.
This is within the agency’s routine administrative functions.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Environmental Management.
Local Agencies Affected:
HB 1276 1 Information Sources: https://www.in.gov/idem/files/citizens_guide.pdf
Fiscal Analyst: Heather Puletz, 317-234-9484.
HB 1276 2