LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6590 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 21, 2023
BILL NUMBER: SB 158 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Sessions of the General Assembly.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Buck BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill eliminates the second regular session and the second regular technical
session of the General Assembly. The bill provides that a regular session of the General Assembly shall
adjourn sine die not later than May 15 of any odd-numbered year. The bill also makes technical and
conforming changes.
Effective Date: Upon passage.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Summary - This bill is expected have the following impact on General
Fund expenditures between FY 2024 and FY 2026; (1) potentially decrease expenditures by $34,300 in FY
2024, (2) increase expenditures by $330,400 in FY 2025, and (3) decrease expenditures by $1.49 M in FY
2026.
Additional Information - This bill extends the date for adjournment sine die for the first regular session by
16 days, eliminates the second regular session, and eliminates the second regular technical session. As a
result, this bill is expected to increase General Fund expenditures on (1) legislative per diem and (2) travel
reimbursement by approximately $0.33 M in FY 2025. During FY 2026, the bill will decrease General Fund
expenditures by approximately $1.49 M on per diem and travel reimbursement.
Because the bill is effective upon passage, a potential second technical session of the General Assembly in
CY 2024 could be impacted. Potential estimated savings on per diem and travel reimbursement during FY
2024 could be approximately $34,300.
These estimates do not include the estimated impact on printing costs; however the bill is expected to
SB 158 1 decrease net printing costs during FY 2025 and FY 2026.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: General Assembly.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: Federal General Services Administration; Federal Internal Revenue Service; Indiana
Journal Indices.
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.
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