LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7364 NOTE PREPARED: Feb 20, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1008 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Huston BILL STATUS: As Passed House
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Baldwin
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill establishes the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission,
including five members appointed by the Governor and five members appointed under Illinois law, to discuss
and recommend whether it is advisable to adjust the boundaries between the two states.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Commission Members– The members of the Commission that are not
state employees would be allowed to receive per diem, mileage, and travel reimbursement that a legislator
or lay member of a Legislative interim study committee would receive for their service. Members that are
state employees would only receive travel expense and expenses actually incurred in connection with the
member’s service on the Commission. Member reimbursement would be paid from budgeted appropriations
to the Governor.
Governor and Commission Staff– The bill requires the Governor to designate a state agency to serve as staff
for the Commission, potentially increasing workload for the designated agency. The Governor would be
required to notify the Governor of Illinois when the Indiana members to the Commission have been
appointed.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Governor, executive branch agencies.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
HB 1008 1 Fiscal Analyst: Chris Baker, 317-232-9851.
HB 1008 2