LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6262 NOTE PREPARED: Nov 30, 2023
BILL NUMBER: HB 1330 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: The Attorney General and Amicus Curiae Briefs.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. DeLaney BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that the Attorney General may file an amicus curiae brief only
if the Governor gives written approval to file the amicus curiae brief. It also makes a conforming change.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: To the extent the Governor does not provide written approval to the
Attorney General, the bill could reduce state expenditures for litigation expenses.
[The Solicitor General litigates cases involving constitutional challenges, civil appellate cases, issues of vital
interest to the state, and provides recommendations to the Attorney General on the state’s interest in filing
amicus curiae briefs.]
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Office of the Attorney General.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: Office of the Attorney General, Solicitor General,
HB 1330 1 https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/about-the-office/solicitor-general/.
Fiscal Analyst: Corrin Harvey, 317-234-9438.
HB 1330 2