Introduced Version
HOUSE BILL No. 1272
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 1-1-15.5-4; IC 2-5-1.3-13; IC 4-13-16.5-2;
IC 4-23; IC 4-37-3-7; IC 5-26-2-11; IC 6-1.1-20.3-4; IC 8-1-1.5-11;
IC 8-3; IC 8-14-15.1-7; IC 10-19-8.1-13; IC 11-13-4.5-9;
IC 12-8-6.5-14; IC 12-15; IC 12-17.2-3.8-8; IC 12-28-1-14;
IC 14-20-15-14; IC 14-25-7-10; IC 16-21-14-3; IC 20-19-10-10;
IC 20-38-2-6; IC 21-47-2-4; IC 25-26-24-24; IC 27-1-44.6-12;
IC 33-33-49-13.1; IC 33-40-5-4.
Synopsis: Commission, committee, and board administration.
Provides that, on or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
thereafter, a committee that: (1) is established by the Indiana Code; (2)
contains at least one member of the general assembly; (3) is authorized
to exist for at least two years; and (4) does not have any reporting
requirement to the executive branch, judicial branch, or the general
assembly; shall submit a report to the executive director of the
legislative services agency for review by the interim committee on
government. Provides that the report shall describe: (1) official action
taken; and (2) actionable items considered by the committee during the
preceding two years. Provides, that in even-numbered years, the interim
committee on government shall review the reports. Provides that the
statutes creating the Interstate Rail Passenger Network Compact
(compact) expire July 1, 2026. Requires the governor to give notice to
each state, if any, that is a party to the compact that the state of Indiana
is withdrawing from the compact. Requires the governor to certify
before January 1, 2026, with respect to the compact, that notice either:
(1) has been given regarding Indiana's withdrawal from the compact;
or (2) was not required to be given because there are no other party
states to which to give notice. Makes conforming amendments.
Effective: July 1, 2025.
Miller D
January 13, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory
Reform.
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First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
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HOUSE BILL No. 1272
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
general provisions.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 1-1-15.5-4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
2 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
3 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to:
4 (1) the governor's workforce cabinet established by
5 IC 4-3-27-3;
6 (2) the budget committee established by IC 4-12-1-3;
7 (3) the simplified sales and use tax agreement entered into in
8 accordance with IC 6-2.5-11-5;
9 (4) the Indiana state board of education established by
10 IC 20-19-2-2.1;
11 (5) the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
12 board established by IC 20-21-3-1;
13 (6) the Indiana School for the Deaf board established by
14 IC 20-22-3-1;
15 (7) a county redistricting commission established under
16 IC 36-2-2-4; or
17 (8) an economic enhancement district board established under
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1 IC 36-7-40-5.
2 (b) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
3 a committee that:
4 (1) is established by the Indiana Code;
5 (2) contains at least one (1) member of the general assembly,
6 other than a legislative standing committee or an interim
7 study committee under IC 2-5;
8 (3) is authorized to exist for at least two (2) years; and
9 (4) does not have an annual reporting requirement, other than
10 the requirements provided in this section, to the executive
11 branch, judicial branch, or the general assembly;
12 shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative
13 services agency in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 for review
14 by the interim committee on government in accordance with
15 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
16 (c) The report under subsection (b) shall describe:
17 (1) official action taken; and
18 (2) actionable items considered;
19 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
20 SECTION 2. IC 2-5-1.3-13, AS AMENDED BY P.L.9-2024,
21 SECTION 6, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
22 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13. (a) A study committee shall study the issues
23 assigned by the legislative council that are within the subject matter for
24 the study committee, as described in section 4 of this chapter.
25 (b) In addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the
26 interim study committee on roads and transportation shall advise the
27 bureau of motor vehicles regarding the suitability of a special group (as
28 defined in IC 9-13-2-170) to receive a special group recognition license
29 plate for the special group (as defined in IC 9-13-2-170) for the first
30 time under IC 9-18.5-12-4 and the suitability of a special group (as
31 defined in IC 9-13-2-170) to continue participating in the special group
32 recognition license plate program under IC 9-18.5-12-5.
33 (c) In addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the
34 interim study committee on corrections and criminal code shall review
35 current trends with respect to criminal behavior, sentencing,
36 incarceration, and treatment and may:
37 (1) identify particular needs of the criminal justice system that can
38 be addressed by legislation; and
39 (2) prepare legislation to address the particular needs found by the
40 committee.
41 (d) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
42 under subsection (a), the interim study committee on courts and the
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1 judiciary shall review, consider, and make recommendations
2 concerning all requests for new courts, new judicial officers, and
3 changes in jurisdiction of existing courts. A request under this
4 subsection must include at least the following information to receive
5 full consideration by the committee:
6 (1) The level of community support for the change, including
7 support from the local fiscal body.
8 (2) The results of a survey that shall be conducted by the county
9 requesting the change, sampling members of the bar, members of
10 the judiciary, and local officials to determine needs and concerns
11 of existing courts.
12 (3) Whether the county is already using a judge or magistrate
13 from an overserved area of the judicial district.
14 (4) The relative severity of need based on the most recent
15 weighted caseload measurement system report published by the
16 office of judicial administration.
17 (5) Whether the county is using any problem solving court as
18 described in IC 33-23-16-11, and, if so, the list of problem solving
19 courts established in the county, and any evaluation of the impact
20 of the problem solving courts on the overall judicial caseload.
21 (6) A description of the:
22 (A) county's population growth in the ten (10) years before the
23 date of the request; and
24 (B) projected population growth in the county for the ten (10)
25 years after the date of the request, to the extent available;
26 and any documentation to support the information provided under
27 this subdivision.
28 (7) A description of the county's use of pre-incarceration
29 diversion services and post-incarceration reentry services in an
30 effort to decrease recidivism.
31 (8) If the request is a request for a new court or new courts, an
32 acknowledgment from the county fiscal body (as defined in
33 IC 36-1-2-6) with the funding sources and estimated costs the
34 county intends to pay toward the county's part of the operating
35 costs associated with the new court or new courts.
36 The office of judicial administration shall post the list of required
37 information provided under this subsection on its website.
38 (e) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
39 under subsection (a), the interim study committee on courts and the
40 judiciary shall review the most recent weighted caseload measurement
41 system report published by the office of judicial administration and do
42 the following:
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1 (1) Identify each county in which the number of courts or judicial
2 officers exceeds the number used by the county in that report
3 year.
4 (2) Determine the number of previous report years in which the
5 number of courts or judicial officers in a county identified in
6 subdivision (1) exceeded the number used by the county in that
7 particular report year.
8 (3) Make a recommendation on whether the number of courts or
9 judicial officers in the county should be decreased.
10 The office of judicial administration shall post a list of the number of
11 courts or judicial officers used in each county for each report year, and
12 the number of years in which the number of courts or judicial officers
13 in the county has exceeded the number used by the county, on its
14 website.
15 (f) In addition to studying the issues assigned under subsection (a),
16 the interim study committee on child services shall:
17 (1) review the annual reports submitted by:
18 (A) each local child fatality review team under IC 16-49-3-7;
19 (B) the statewide child fatality review committee under
20 IC 16-49-4-11; and
21 (C) the department of child services under IC 31-25-2-24;
22 during the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period, and
23 may make recommendations regarding changes in policies or
24 statutes to improve child safety; and
25 (2) report to the legislative council before November 1 of each
26 interim, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the results of:
27 (A) the committee's review under subdivision (1); and
28 (B) the committee's study of any issue assigned to the
29 committee under subsection (a).
30 (g) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
31 under subsection (a), the interim study committee on government shall
32 do the following:
33 (1) Determine whether a group has met in the immediately
34 preceding two (2) years.
35 (2) Review reports submitted to the committee in accordance
36 with IC 1-1-15.5-4.
37 (2) (3) Identify all interstate compacts that have been fully
38 operational for at least two (2) years to which the state is a party.
39 (3) (4) Consider whether to:
40 (A) remain a party to; or
41 (B) withdraw from;
42 each interstate compact.
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1 (4) (5) If the committee determines that the state should withdraw
2 from an interstate compact, identify the steps needed to withdraw.
3 (5) (6) Report before November 1 to the legislative council, in an
4 electronic format under IC 5-14-6 the committee's:
5 (A) recommendations for proposed legislation to repeal
6 groups:
7 (i) that have not met during the immediately preceding two
8 (2) years; and
9 (ii) after reviewing a group's report under subdivision
10 (2); and
11 (B) findings and recommendations regarding the interstate
12 compacts.
13 As used in this subsection, "group" refers to an authority, a board, a
14 commission, a committee, a council, a delegate, a foundation, a panel,
15 or a task force that is established by statute, has at least one (1)
16 legislator assigned to it, and is not staffed by the legislative services
17 agency.
18 SECTION 3. IC 4-13-16.5-2, AS AMENDED BY P.L.104-2024,
19 SECTION 45, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
20 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 2. (a) There is established a governor's
21 commission on supplier diversity. The commission shall consist of the
22 following members:
23 (1) A governor's designee, who shall serve as chairperson of the
24 commission.
25 (2) The commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation,
26 or the economic opportunity director of the Indiana department of
27 transportation if the commissioner of the Indiana department of
28 transportation so designates.
29 (3) The chairperson of the board of the Indiana economic
30 development corporation or the chairperson's designee.
31 (4) The commissioner of the department of administration.
32 (5) Nine (9) individuals with demonstrated capabilities in
33 business and industry, especially minority business enterprises,
34 women's business enterprises, and veteran owned small
35 businesses, appointed by the governor from the following
36 geographical areas of the state:
37 (A) Three (3) from the northern one-third (1/3) of the state.
38 (B) Three (3) from the central one-third (1/3) of the state.
39 (C) Three (3) from the southern one-third (1/3) of the state.
40 (6) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, no more
41 than one (1) from the same political party, appointed by the
42 speaker of the house of representatives to serve in a nonvoting
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1 advisory capacity.
2 (7) Two (2) members of the senate, no more than one (1) from the
3 same political party, appointed by the president pro tempore of
4 the senate to serve in a nonvoting advisory capacity.
5 (8) The deputy commissioner of the department of administration,
6 who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
7 Not more than six (6) of the ten (10) members appointed or designated
8 by the governor may be of the same political party. Members of the
9 commission serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may
10 be reappointed to successive terms. Subject to subsection (b), members
11 of the commission appointed under subdivision (1) and subdivision (5)
12 shall serve four (4) year terms. Members of the general assembly
13 appointed to the commission serve two (2) year terms that expire June
14 30 of an odd-numbered year. A vacancy occurs if a legislative member
15 leaves office for any reason. Any vacancy on the commission shall be
16 filled in the same manner as the original appointment. An individual
17 appointed to fill a vacancy serves on the commission for the remainder
18 of the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.
19 (b) The terms of the members appointed under subsection (a)(1) or
20 (a)(5) expire as follows:
21 (1) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(5)(A),
22 June 30, 2025, and every fourth year thereafter.
23 (2) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(5)(B) or
24 (a)(5)(C), June 30, 2027, and every fourth year thereafter.
25 (c) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is
26 entitled to the following:
27 (1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
28 (2) Reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses, and other
29 expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties
30 as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and in the state travel policies and
31 procedures established by the Indiana department of
32 administration and approved by the budget agency.
33 The department shall pay expenses incurred under this subsection from
34 amounts appropriated for the operating expenses of the department of
35 administration.
36 (d) Each legislative member of the commission is entitled to receive
37 the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances established by the
38 legislative council and paid to members of the general assembly
39 serving on interim study committees. The allowances specified in this
40 subsection shall be paid by the legislative services agency from the
41 amounts appropriated for that purpose.
42 (e) A member of the commission who is a state employee is not
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1 entitled to any of the following:
2 (1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
3 (2) Reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
4 IC 4-13-1-4.
5 (3) Other expenses actually incurred in connection with the
6 member's duties.
7 (f) The commission shall meet at least four (4) times each year at
8 the call of the chairperson.
9 (g) The duties of the commission shall include but not be limited to
10 the following:
11 (1) Identify minority business enterprises, women's business
12 enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses in the state.
13 (2) Assess the needs of minority business enterprises, women's
14 business enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses.
15 (3) Initiate aggressive programs to assist minority business
16 enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
17 small businesses in obtaining state contracts.
18 (4) Give special publicity to procurement, bidding, and qualifying
19 procedures.
20 (5) Include minority business enterprises, women's business
21 enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses on solicitation
22 mailing lists.
23 (6) Evaluate the competitive differences between qualified
24 minority or women's nonprofit corporations and other than
25 qualified minority or women's nonprofit corporations and veteran
26 owned small businesses that offer similar services and make
27 recommendation to the department on policy changes necessary
28 to ensure fair competition among minority business enterprises,
29 women's business enterprises, and veteran owned small
30 businesses.
31 (7) Define the duties, goals, and objectives of the deputy
32 commissioner of the department as created under this chapter to
33 assure compliance by all state agencies, separate bodies corporate
34 and politic, and state educational institutions with state and
35 federal legislation and policy concerning the awarding of
36 contracts (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this chapter
37 or any other law, contracts of state educational institutions) to
38 minority business enterprises, women's business enterprises, and
39 veteran owned small businesses.
40 (8) Establish annual goals:
41 (A) for the use of minority and women's business enterprises;
42 and
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1 (B) derived from a statistical analysis of utilization study of
2 state contracts (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this
3 chapter or any other law, contracts of state educational
4 institutions) that are required to be updated every five (5)
5 years.
6 (9) Prepare a review of the commission and the various affected
7 departments of government to be submitted to the governor and
8 the legislative council on March 1 and October 1 of each year,
9 evaluating progress made in the areas defined in this subsection.
10 (10) Ensure that the statistical analysis required under this
11 section:
12 (A) is based on goals for participation of minority business
13 enterprises established in Richmond v. Croson, 488 U.S. 469
14 (1989);
15 (B) includes information on both contracts and subcontracts
16 (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this chapter or any
17 other law, contracts and subcontracts of state educational
18 institutions); and
19 (C) uses data on the combined capacity of minority business
20 enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
21 small businesses in Indiana and not just regional data.
22 (11) Establish annual goals for the use of minority business
23 enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
24 small businesses for any contract that:
25 (A) will be paid for in whole or in part with state grant funds;
26 and
27 (B) involves the use of real property of a unit.
28 (12) Ensure compliance with the establishment and evaluation of
29 the annual goal for veteran owned small businesses established in
30 section 3.5 of this chapter.
31 (h) The department shall direct contractors to demonstrate a good
32 faith effort to meet the annual participation goals established under
33 subsection (g)(11). The good faith effort shall be demonstrated by
34 contractors using the repository of certified firms created under section
35 3 of this chapter or a similar repository maintained by a unit.
36 (i) The department shall adopt rules of ethics under IC 4-22-2 for
37 commission members other than commission members appointed
38 under subsection (a)(6) or (a)(7).
39 (j) The department of administration shall furnish administrative
40 support and staff as is necessary for the effective operation of the
41 commission.
42 (k) The commission shall advise the department on developing a
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1 statement, to be included in all applications for and agreements
2 governing grants made with state funds, stating the importance of the
3 use of minority business enterprises, women's business enterprises, and
4 veteran owned small businesses in fulfilling the purposes of the grant.
5 (l) For purposes of subsections (g)(11) and (h), "unit" means a
6 county, city, town, township, or school corporation.
7 (m) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
8 the commission shall submit a report to the executive director of
9 the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
10 IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
11 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
12 shall describe:
13 (1) official action taken; and
14 (2) actionable items considered;
15 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
16 SECTION 4. IC 4-23-7.2-21, AS ADDED BY P.L.77-2017,
17 SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
18 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 21. (a) An advisory committee is established to
19 advise the historical bureau in establishing an oral history of the
20 general assembly under section 20 of this chapter. The committee
21 consists of the following eight (8) members:
22 (1) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
23 speaker of the house of representatives.
24 (2) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
25 minority leader of the house of representatives.
26 (3) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
27 president pro tempore of the senate.
28 (4) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
29 minority leader of the senate.
30 (5) Four (4) members appointed by the governor as follows:
31 (A) One (1) member nominated by the Indiana library and
32 historical board.
33 (B) One (1) member nominated by the Indiana Historical
34 Society.
35 (C) One (1) member nominated by the Center for the Study of
36 History and Memory at Indiana University.
37 (D) One (1) member nominated by the board of trustees of The
38 History Museum in South Bend.
39 (b) The following apply to the governor's appointments under
40 subsection (a)(5):
41 (1) Not more than two (2) members appointed by the governor
42 may be members of the same political party.
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1 (2) The appointments must be made so that the northern, central,
2 and southern regions of Indiana are represented on the committee.
3 (c) Members of the committee serve at the pleasure of the
4 appointing authority. If a vacancy occurs on the committee, the
5 appointing authority that appointed the member whose position is
6 vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy. An individual
7 appointed to fill a vacancy must have the qualifications that a member
8 appointed by the appointing authority must have.
9 (d) The:
10 (1) chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the
11 vice-chairman, shall designate the chair; and
12 (2) vice-chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the
13 chairman, shall designate a vice-chair;
14 of the committee from among the legislative members of the
15 committee. The chair and vice-chair of the committee serve at the
16 pleasure of the appointing authority.
17 (e) Each member of the committee is entitled to receive the same
18 per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to individuals who serve
19 as legislative and lay members, respectively, of interim study
20 committees established by the legislative council.
21 (f) The historical bureau shall provide staff support to the
22 committee.
23 (g) Expenses incurred by the committee to carry out its functions
24 must be paid from appropriations to the Indiana library and historical
25 board.
26 (h) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
27 the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the
28 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
29 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
30 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
31 (1) official action taken; and
32 (2) actionable items considered;
33 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
34 SECTION 5. IC 4-23-24.1-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
35 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
36 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and
37 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
38 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
39 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
40 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
41 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
42 (1) official action taken; and
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1 (2) actionable items considered;
2 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
3 SECTION 6. IC 4-23-28-3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
4 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 3. (a) The commission
5 shall do the following:
6 (1) Identify and research issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino
7 communities.
8 (2) Promote cooperation and understanding between the
9 Hispanic/Latino communities and other communities throughout
10 Indiana.
11 (3) Report to the legislative council in an electronic format under
12 IC 5-14-6 and to the governor concerning Hispanic/Latino issues,
13 including the following:
14 (A) Conditions causing exclusion of Hispanics/Latinos from
15 the larger Indiana community.
16 (B) Measures to stimulate job skill training and related
17 workforce development.
18 (C) Measures to sustain cultural diversity while improving
19 race and ethnic relations.
20 (D) Public awareness of issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino
21 communities.
22 (E) Measures that could facilitate easier access to state and
23 local government services by Hispanics/Latinos.
24 (F) Challenges and opportunities arising out of the growth of
25 the Hispanic/Latino population.
26 (4) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
27 submit a report to the executive director of the legislative
28 services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for
29 review by the interim committee on government in
30 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The
31 report shall describe:
32 (A) official action taken; and
33 (B) actionable items considered;
34 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
35 (b) The commission may study other topics:
36 (1) as assigned by the governor;
37 (2) as assigned by the legislative council; or
38 (3) as directed by the commission's chairperson.
39 SECTION 7. IC 4-23-32-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
40 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
41 1, 2025]: Sec. 9. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
42 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
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1 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
2 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
3 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
4 The report shall describe:
5 (1) official action taken; and
6 (2) actionable items considered;
7 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
8 SECTION 8. IC 4-37-3-7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
9 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
10 1, 2025]: Sec. 7. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
11 thereafter, the board shall submit a report to the executive director
12 of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
13 IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
14 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
15 shall describe:
16 (1) official action taken; and
17 (2) actionable items considered;
18 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
19 SECTION 9. IC 5-26-2-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
20 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
21 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
22 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
23 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
24 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
25 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
26 The report shall describe:
27 (1) official action taken; and
28 (2) actionable items considered;
29 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
30 SECTION 10. IC 6-1.1-20.3-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.42-2024,
31 SECTION 67, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
32 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) The distressed unit appeal board is
33 established.
34 (b) The distressed unit appeal board consists of the following
35 members:
36 (1) The director of the office of management and budget or the
37 director's designee. The director or the director's designee shall
38 serve as chairperson of the distressed unit appeal board.
39 (2) The commissioner of the department of local government
40 finance or the commissioner's designee.
41 (3) The state examiner of the state board of accounts or the state
42 examiner's designee.
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1 (4) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee.
2 (5) An individual appointed by the governor to serve a four (4)
3 year term that expires December 31, 2025, and each fourth year
4 thereafter.
5 (6) A member of the house of representatives appointed by the
6 speaker of the house of representatives, who shall serve as a
7 nonvoting member.
8 (7) A member of the senate appointed by the president pro
9 tempore of the senate, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
10 (8) A member of the house of representatives appointed by the
11 minority leader of the house of representatives who shall serve as
12 a nonvoting member.
13 (9) A member of the senate appointed by the minority leader of
14 the senate who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
15 The members appointed under subdivisions (6) through (9) serve two
16 (2) year terms that expire June 30 of each odd-numbered year.
17 Members appointed under subdivisions (5) through (9) serve at the
18 pleasure of the appointing authority and may be reappointed to
19 successive terms.
20 (c) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled
21 to reimbursement for:
22 (1) mileage and traveling expenses as provided under
23 IC 4-13-1-4; and
24 (2) other expenses actually incurred in connection with the
25 member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
26 established by the Indiana department of administration and
27 approved by the budget agency.
28 (d) Each member of the board who is a member of the general
29 assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
30 allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees.
31 Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this section shall
32 be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the
33 legislative services agency.
34 (e) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled to
35 reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4
36 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's
37 duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by
38 the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget
39 agency.
40 (f) Expenses paid under subsections (c) and (e) shall be paid from
41 appropriations made to the board.
42 (g) A vacancy on the board shall be filled by the appropriate
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1 appointing authority. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves
2 for the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.
3 (h) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
4 the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
5 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
6 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
7 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
8 (1) official action taken; and
9 (2) actionable items considered;
10 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
11 SECTION 11. IC 8-1-1.5-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
12 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
13 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
14 thereafter, the committee shall submit a report to the executive
15 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
16 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
17 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
18 The report shall describe:
19 (1) official action taken; and
20 (2) actionable items considered;
21 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
22 SECTION 12. IC 8-3-21-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
23 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
24 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. (a) Before January 1, 2026, the governor shall
25 give notice under section 8 of this chapter to each other party state,
26 if any, as required by the compact, that the State of Indiana
27 withdraws from the compact, effective January 1, 2026.
28 (b) Before January 1, 2026, the governor shall certify to the
29 legislative council one (1) of the following:
30 (1) That the notice of withdrawal has been given to each party
31 state as is required by the compact.
32 (2) That notice was not required to be given because there are
33 not any other party states to which to give notice.
34 SECTION 13. IC 8-3-21-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
35 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
36 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. This chapter expires July 1, 2026.
37 SECTION 14. IC 8-3-22-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
38 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
39 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
40 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
41 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
42 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
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1 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
2 The report shall describe:
3 (1) official action taken; and
4 (2) actionable items considered;
5 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
6 SECTION 15. IC 8-14-15.1-7, AS AMENDED BY P.L.135-2022,
7 SECTION 20, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
8 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 7. (a) The next level Indiana fund investment
9 board is established. The board consists of the following members:
10 (1) The secretary of commerce or the secretary's designee, who
11 shall serve as the chairperson of the board.
12 (2) The director of the office of management and budget or the
13 director's designee.
14 (3) Two (2) individuals appointed by the governor who have
15 experience and knowledge in investments.
16 (4) The treasurer of state or the treasurer's designee.
17 (5) One (1) individual appointed by the speaker of the house of
18 representatives who has experience and knowledge in venture
19 capital investments.
20 (6) One (1) individual appointed by the president pro tempore of
21 the senate who has experience and knowledge in venture capital
22 investments.
23 (b) The board shall serve as trustee of the trust and direct the
24 investment of the trust.
25 (c) The board shall adopt an investment policy in conformance with
26 section 8 of this chapter.
27 (d) The board shall hold regular meetings at least quarterly. The
28 board may hold special meetings at the call of the treasurer of state or
29 with a written request signed by at least two (2) members of the board.
30 (e) The board may hold its meetings at offices in Indiana that the
31 chairperson or the requesting members designate. All meetings must
32 be open to the public in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5. The board shall
33 keep a record of its proceedings.
34 (f) Five (5) members of the board constitute a quorum for the
35 transaction of business of the board. Each member of the board is
36 entitled to one (1) vote. A vote of at least five (5) members of the board
37 present is required for the board to adopt a resolution or take other
38 action at a regular or special meeting.
39 (g) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
40 the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
41 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
42 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
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1 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
2 (1) official action taken; and
3 (2) actionable items considered;
4 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
5 SECTION 16. IC 10-19-8.1-13 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
6 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
7 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13. On or before July 1, 2027, and
8 July 1 biennially thereafter, the council shall submit a report to the
9 executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic
10 format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
11 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
12 The report shall describe:
13 (1) official action taken; and
14 (2) actionable items considered;
15 by the council during the preceding two (2) years.
16 SECTION 17. IC 11-13-4.5-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
17 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
18 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 9. On or before July 1, 2027, and
19 July 1 biennially thereafter, the state council shall submit a report
20 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
21 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
22 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
23 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
24 (1) official action taken; and
25 (2) actionable items considered;
26 by the state council during the preceding two (2) years.
27 SECTION 18. IC 12-8-6.5-14, AS ADDED BY P.L.180-2022(ss),
28 SECTION 13, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
29 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "board" refers to
30 the doula reimbursement advisory board established by subsection (b).
31 (b) The doula reimbursement advisory board is established for the
32 purpose of making recommendations to the office of the secretary
33 regarding appropriate reimbursement methodologies for doula services.
34 (c) The board is comprised of the following members:
35 (1) Four (4) legislative members appointed as follows:
36 (A) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the president
37 pro tempore of the senate.
38 (B) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the minority
39 leader of the senate.
40 (C) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed
41 by the speaker of the house of representatives.
42 (D) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed
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1 by the minority leader of the house of representatives.
2 (2) Nine (9) lay members appointed as follows, subject to
3 subsections (d) and (e):
4 (A) One (1) member appointed by the governor.
5 (B) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore
6 of the senate.
7 (C) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
8 senate.
9 (D) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of
10 representatives.
11 (E) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
12 house of representatives.
13 (F) One (1) member appointed by the secretary.
14 (G) One (1) member appointed by the state health
15 commissioner.
16 (H) One (1) member appointed by the director of the
17 department of child services.
18 (I) One (1) member appointed by the chief operating officer of
19 the Indiana Minority Health Coalition.
20 (d) A lay member of the board must be a doula, doula administrator,
21 or other birthing professional.
22 (e) The lay membership of the board must be racially and ethnically
23 diverse.
24 (f) In making recommendations to the office of the secretary under
25 subsection (b), the board shall study and take into account doula
26 reimbursement methodologies used by other states.
27 (g) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
28 the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
29 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
30 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
31 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
32 (1) official action taken; and
33 (2) actionable items considered;
34 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
35 SECTION 19. IC 12-15-30.5-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
36 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
37 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and
38 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
39 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
40 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
41 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
42 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
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1 (1) official action taken; and
2 (2) actionable items considered;
3 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
4 SECTION 20. IC 12-15-33-12 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
5 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
6 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and
7 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
8 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
9 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
10 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
11 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
12 (1) official action taken; and
13 (2) actionable items considered;
14 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
15 SECTION 21. IC 12-17.2-3.8-8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
16 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
17 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 8. On or before July 1, 2027, and
18 July 1 biennially thereafter, the committee shall submit a report to
19 the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
20 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
21 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
22 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
23 (1) official action taken; and
24 (2) actionable items considered;
25 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
26 SECTION 22. IC 12-28-1-14 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
27 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
28 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 14. On or before July 1, 2027, and
29 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
30 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
31 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
32 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
33 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
34 (1) official action taken; and
35 (2) actionable items considered;
36 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
37 SECTION 23. IC 14-20-15-14 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
38 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
39 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 14. On or before July 1, 2027, and
40 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
41 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
42 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
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1 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
2 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
3 (1) official action taken; and
4 (2) actionable items considered;
5 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
6 SECTION 24. IC 14-25-7-10, AS AMENDED BY P.L.127-2022,
7 SECTION 28, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
8 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall administer this
9 chapter.
10 (b) The deputy director for the bureau of resource management shall
11 serve as technical secretary to the commission. The deputy director
12 shall perform the duties that are required by this chapter or that the
13 commission directs.
14 (c) The advisory council established by IC 14-9-6-1 shall serve in
15 an advisory capacity to the commission with respect to the
16 implementation of the commission's powers and duties, including the
17 drafting of rules and development of inventories, assessments, and
18 plans.
19 (d) For the time that the advisory council is involved in the drafting
20 of rules, the membership of the council shall be augmented as follows:
21 (1) Two (2) members of the senate, not more than one (1) of
22 whom may be of the same political party, shall be appointed for
23 a term of two (2) years by the president pro tempore of the senate.
24 (2) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, not more
25 than one (1) of whom may be of the same political party, shall be
26 appointed for a term of two (2) years by the speaker of the house
27 of representatives.
28 These members are entitled to travel expenses and a per diem
29 allowance as determined by the budget agency for members of boards
30 and commissions generally.
31 (e) The department shall provide professional, technical, and
32 clerical personnel, equipment, supplies, and support services
33 reasonably required to assist the commission in the exercise of the
34 commission's powers and duties under this chapter. The department
35 shall include money for this purpose in the regular operating budget
36 requests of the department.
37 (f) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
38 the advisory council shall submit a report to the executive director
39 of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
40 IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
41 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
42 shall describe:
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1 (1) official action taken; and
2 (2) actionable items considered;
3 by the advisory council during the preceding two (2) years.
4 SECTION 25. IC 16-21-14-3, AS ADDED BY P.L.133-2019,
5 SECTION 1, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
6 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "task force" refers
7 to the sepsis treatment guideline task force established under
8 subsection (b).
9 (b) The sepsis treatment guideline task force is established.
10 (c) The task force includes the following members appointed by the
11 state health commissioner:
12 (1) One (1) representative of a hospital who is recommended by
13 the Indiana Hospital Association.
14 (2) One (1) representative of long term care who is recommended
15 by the Indiana Health Care Association.
16 (3) One (1) representative of a home health agency who is
17 recommended by the Indiana Association for Home and Hospice
18 Care.
19 (4) One (1) representative who is an office based physician
20 recommended by the Indiana State Medical Association.
21 (5) One (1) emergency medical technician.
22 (6) One (1) school nurse who works at a school (as defined by
23 IC 20-31-2-8).
24 (7) One (1) emergency room physician.
25 (8) One (1) physician who specializes in infectious diseases.
26 (9) One (1) clinical pharmacist.
27 (10) One (1) representative from a quality and patient safety team
28 who is recommended by the Indiana Hospital Association.
29 (11) One (1) representative from a family impacted by sepsis.
30 (12) Any other members who have specialized knowledge or
31 experience that would be valuable to the task force.
32 (d) The:
33 (1) president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint a senator;
34 and
35 (2) speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a
36 representative;
37 to serve as nonvoting advisors advisers to the task force.
38 (e) The state health commissioner or the state health commissioner's
39 designee shall serve as the chair of the task force. The task force shall
40 meet at the call of the chair.
41 (f) A member of the task force appointed under subsection (c)
42 serves at the pleasure of the state health commissioner.
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1 (g) The task force shall do the following:
2 (1) Research, identify, and disseminate evidence based sepsis
3 guidelines for long term care, home health, office based
4 physicians, emergency medical technicians, and schools (as
5 defined by IC 20-31-2-8).
6 (2) Study and identify evidence based sepsis education and
7 screening standards for the pediatric population.
8 (3) Study and periodically update evidence based sepsis
9 guidelines for hospitals.
10 (4) For community based and health care based settings,
11 periodically review and research current national and
12 international best practices including training and public
13 awareness.
14 (5) Research, identify, and disseminate best practice sepsis
15 education materials for staff working in or with hospitals, long
16 term care, home health, office based physicians, emergency
17 medical technicians, and schools (as defined by IC 20-31-2-8).
18 The task force may recommend an appropriate timeline for staff
19 training under this subdivision.
20 (6) Research and discuss the appropriate methodology for data
21 measurement, collection analysis, reporting, and dissemination
22 under this section.
23 The task force's initial work under subdivision (1) must be completed
24 not later than June 30, 2020.
25 (h) The chair of the task force shall create subcommittees with
26 sepsis expertise in each health care setting when developing guidelines
27 under subsection (g).
28 (i) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
29 the task force shall submit a report to the executive director of the
30 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
31 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
32 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
33 (1) official action taken; and
34 (2) actionable items considered;
35 by the task force during the preceding two (2) years.
36 SECTION 26. IC 20-19-10-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
37 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
38 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and
39 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
40 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
41 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
42 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
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1 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
2 (1) official action taken; and
3 (2) actionable items considered;
4 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
5 SECTION 27. IC 20-38-2-6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
6 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
7 1, 2025]: Sec. 6. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
8 thereafter, the education commission of the states shall submit a
9 report to the executive director of the legislative services agency,
10 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
11 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
12 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
13 (1) official action taken; and
14 (2) actionable items considered;
15 by the education commission of the states during the preceding two
16 (2) years.
17 SECTION 28. IC 21-47-2-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.42-2024,
18 SECTION 144, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
19 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) There is established a
20 geological and water survey advisory council.
21 (b) The council consists of the following members:
22 (1) One (1) member appointed by the president of Indiana
23 University who is a faculty member of the Indiana University
24 School of Public and Environmental Affairs to serve for a period
25 of four (4) years. A member appointed under this subdivision
26 must have a background in energy, geology, water, or
27 environmental science.
28 (2) One (1) member appointed by the president of Indiana
29 University who is a faculty member of the earth sciences
30 department to serve for a period of four (4) years.
31 (3) The vice provost of research of Indiana University, or the vice
32 provost's designee.
33 (4) The chairperson of the house of representatives standing
34 committee tasked with studying utilities and energy, or the
35 chairperson's designee.
36 (5) The chairperson of the senate standing committee tasked with
37 studying utilities and energy, or the chairperson's designee.
38 (6) The director of the department of natural resources, or the
39 director's designee.
40 (7) The director of the Indiana department of environmental
41 management, or the director's designee.
42 (8) The director of the Indiana economic development
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1 corporation, or the director's designee.
2 (9) The public finance director appointed under IC 5-1.2-3-6, or
3 the public finance director's designee.
4 (10) Two (2) individuals who:
5 (A) are appointed by the governor;
6 (B) represent private industry; and
7 (C) have a background in energy, geology, water, or
8 environmental science.
9 An individual appointed by the governor under this subdivision
10 serves for a term of four (4) years.
11 A designee under subdivision (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), or (9) must have
12 a background in energy, geology, water, or environmental science. The
13 members of the council shall annually elect a chair and vice chair from
14 among the membership of the council.
15 (c) A member who is appointed or designated to serve on the
16 council under subsection (b):
17 (1) in the case of an appointed member:
18 (A) holds the position for the term of the appointment;
19 (B) continues to serve after expiration of the appointment until
20 a successor is appointed and qualified; and
21 (C) subject to subdivision (2), is eligible for reappointment;
22 (2) may not serve on the council for a total of more than two (2)
23 consecutive terms; and
24 (3) serves at the pleasure of the appointing or designating
25 authority and may be removed by the appointing or designating
26 authority at any time.
27 The appointing or designating authority shall fill a vacancy that occurs
28 after a member appointed or designated by the authority resigns, is
29 removed, or is no longer qualified to serve.
30 (d) The state geologist shall serve as secretary of the council, shall
31 provide staff support to the council, and shall report on the following
32 at each meeting of the council:
33 (1) The staffing of the survey.
34 (2) The finances of the survey.
35 (3) The outreach programs of the survey.
36 (4) The current research projects of the survey.
37 (5) Any other report requested by the council.
38 (e) The state geologist may cast the deciding vote to break a tie.
39 (f) Each member of the council who is not a state employee is
40 entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
41 A member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage and traveling
42 expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as
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1 provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana
2 department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
3 (g) Each member of the council who is a member of the general
4 assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
5 allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees
6 established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel
7 allowances paid under this section shall be paid from appropriations
8 made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.
9 (h) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is
10 entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
11 IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with
12 the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
13 established by the Indiana department of administration and approved
14 by the budget agency.
15 (i) Expenses paid under subsections (f) and (h) shall be paid from
16 appropriations made to the state geologist.
17 (j) The council shall meet quarterly in the first month of each
18 quarter. The date, time, and location of a meeting must be upon
19 agreement of the council.
20 (k) The council shall meet with the state geologist to make
21 recommendations concerning:
22 (1) the functions and performance of the survey; and
23 (2) appropriations and funding for the survey.
24 (l) The council may make recommendations concerning the
25 effectiveness and efficiency of the survey and other matters.
26 (m) Recommendations and reports of the council shall be directed
27 to the following:
28 (1) The governor.
29 (2) The budget agency.
30 (3) The president of Indiana University.
31 (4) The director of the department of natural resources.
32 (5) The commissioner of the department of environmental
33 management.
34 (n) The terms of the members of the council described in subsection
35 (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(10) expire as follows:
36 (1) For the members described in subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2),
37 June 30, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter.
38 (2) For the members described in subsection (b)(10), June 30,
39 2027, and each fourth year thereafter.
40 (o) The terms of the members of the council who are members of
41 the general assembly designated under subsection (b)(4) and (b)(5)
42 expire June 30 of an odd-numbered year.
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1 (p) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
2 the council shall submit a report to the executive director of the
3 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
4 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
5 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
6 (1) official action taken; and
7 (2) actionable items considered;
8 by the council during the preceding two (2) years.
9 SECTION 29. IC 25-26-24-24, AS AMENDED BY P.L.56-2023,
10 SECTION 242, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
11 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 24. (a) The INSPECT oversight
12 committee is established.
13 (b) The committee consists of the following members:
14 (1) The president of the board or the president's designee, who
15 shall serve as the chairperson of the committee.
16 (2) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the
17 commissioner's designee.
18 (3) The superintendent of the state police department or the
19 superintendent's designee.
20 (4) The attorney general or the attorney general's designee.
21 (5) Two (2) lay members who are authorized users of the
22 INSPECT program appointed by the president pro tempore of the
23 senate, not more than one (1) of whom may be affiliated with the
24 same political party.
25 (6) Two (2) lay members who are authorized users of the
26 INSPECT program appointed by the speaker of the house of
27 representatives, not more than one (1) of whom may be affiliated
28 with the same political party.
29 (c) The committee shall provide recommendations to the board
30 concerning the implementation of policies, standards, and rules that
31 promote the effective operation of the program.
32 (d) The committee shall meet:
33 (1) at least once each calendar year; and
34 (2) at the call of the chairperson.
35 (e) The term of a member of the committee appointed under this
36 section is four (4) years. The term of a member of the committee
37 expires July 1, but a member may continue to serve on the committee
38 until a successor is appointed.
39 (f) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
40 the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the
41 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
42 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
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1 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
2 (1) official action taken; and
3 (2) actionable items considered;
4 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
5 SECTION 30. IC 27-1-44.6-12 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
6 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
7 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and
8 July 1 biennially thereafter, the advisory board shall submit a
9 report to the executive director of the legislative services agency,
10 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
11 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
12 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
13 (1) official action taken; and
14 (2) actionable items considered;
15 by the advisory board during the preceding two (2) years.
16 SECTION 31. IC 33-33-49-13.1, AS ADDED BY P.L.245-2017,
17 SECTION 8, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
18 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13.1. (a) As used in this chapter:
19 (1) "close relative" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-23-11-2;
20 and
21 (2) "committee" refers to the Marion County judicial selection
22 committee established by subsection (b).
23 (b) The Marion County judicial selection committee is established
24 to:
25 (1) select nominees for the court; and
26 (2) make recommendations to the voters concerning the retention
27 of a judge on the court.
28 (c) The committee consists of the following fourteen (14) members:
29 (1) Four (4) members who reside in Marion County, appointed as
30 follows:
31 (A) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of
32 representatives.
33 (B) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
34 house of representatives.
35 (C) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore
36 of the senate.
37 (D) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
38 senate.
39 A person appointed under this subdivision may not be a member
40 of the general assembly.
41 (2) An attorney who resides in Marion County and practices
42 primarily in the area of criminal law, appointed by the president
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1 of the Indianapolis bar association.
2 (3) An attorney who resides in Marion County and practices
3 primarily in the area of criminal law, appointed by the president
4 of the Marion County bar association.
5 (4) An attorney who resides in Marion County, appointed by the
6 president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
7 (5) An attorney who resides in Marion County, appointed by the
8 president of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana.
9 (6) Two (2) members appointed by the chairperson of each major
10 political party (as defined by IC 3-5-2-30(2)) in Marion County.
11 Each of the four (4) members appointed under this subdivision
12 must reside in Marion County and must reflect the diversity and
13 makeup of Marion County.
14 (7) The chief judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals or a designee
15 of the chief judge who is a judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals.
16 The chief judge or chief judge's designee serves as the vice
17 chairperson of the committee ex officio.
18 (8) The chief justice of Indiana or a designee of the chief justice
19 who is a justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. The chief justice
20 or chief justice's designee serves as the chairperson of the
21 committee ex officio.
22 (d) If a member of the committee is employed by a law firm, no
23 other person employed by the same law firm may be appointed to the
24 committee.
25 (e) A member of the committee may not be:
26 (1) a current or former judge of the Marion superior or circuit
27 court;
28 (2) a current or former judicial officer appointed by the Marion
29 superior or circuit court;
30 (3) a current or former employee of the Marion superior or circuit
31 court; or
32 (4) a close relative of anyone described in subdivision (1), (2), or
33 (3).
34 This subsection does not apply to a member appointed under
35 subsection (c)(7) or (c)(8).
36 (f) All attorney members of the committee must be in active and
37 good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.
38 (g) Each member of the committee who is not an ex officio member
39 serves a four (4) year term, beginning on July 1, 2017, and ending on
40 June 30, 2021. A member of the committee may be reappointed for one
41 (1) or more additional four (4) year terms. If a member is appointed to
42 fill a vacancy, the member serves during the unexpired term of the
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1 member's predecessor and may be reappointed for one (1) or more
2 additional four (4) year terms.
3 (h) If a vacancy exists on the committee, the appointing authority
4 who appointed the former member whose position has become vacant
5 shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
6 (i) An ex officio member of the committee ceases to be a member
7 of the committee at the time the person no longer holds the office that
8 entitles the person to be a member of the committee.
9 (j) A member of the committee described in subsection (c)(1)
10 through (c)(6) who no longer resides in Marion County is considered
11 to have resigned from the committee. A member of the committee who
12 no longer resides in Marion County shall notify the chairperson in
13 writing of the member's change in residence.
14 (k) A quorum consists of nine (9) members of the committee.
15 (l) The affirmative votes of nine (9) members of the committee are
16 required for the committee to take official action with respect to any
17 candidate for judicial office.
18 (m) The committee shall:
19 (1) nominate judicial candidates for the court in accordance with
20 section 13.4 of this chapter; and
21 (2) make recommendations concerning retention in accordance
22 with section 13.7 of this chapter.
23 (n) The committee meets upon the call of the chairperson.
24 (o) The committee shall meet in the Indiana statehouse or in any
25 other appropriate location in Marion County, as determined by the
26 chairperson.
27 (p) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (q) or otherwise
28 provided in this chapter, the committee may adopt its own policies and
29 operating procedures. The policies and procedures must comply with
30 IC 5-14-1.5 (the open door law) and this chapter, and must include
31 procedures by which eligible candidates for a vacancy on the court may
32 submit their names to the committee. The policies and procedures are
33 public records, and the meetings of the committee at which the policies
34 and procedures are considered for initial adoption or amendment must
35 be publicly announced and open to the public. Applications of
36 candidates for judicial appointment are public records.
37 (q) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-1.5-2, the committee is a public agency
38 for the purposes of IC 5-14-1.5. The committee may meet in executive
39 session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 for the consideration of a candidate for
40 appointment to or retention on the court if:
41 (1) notice of the executive session is given in the manner
42 prescribed by IC 5-14-1.5-5; and
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1 (2) all interviews of candidates are conducted at meetings open to
2 the public.
3 (r) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-3-4, all public records (as defined in
4 IC 5-14-3-2) of the committee are subject to IC 5-14-3-3, including
5 records described in IC 5-14-3-4(b)(12). However, the following
6 records are excepted from public inspection and copying at the
7 discretion of the committee:
8 (1) Personnel files of committee employees and members and
9 files of applicants for employment with the committee to the
10 extent permitted under IC 5-14-3-4(b)(8).
11 (2) Records specifically prepared for discussion or developed
12 during discussion in an executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1,
13 unless the records are prepared for use in the consideration of a
14 candidate for retention or judicial appointment.
15 (3) Investigatory records prepared for the committee until:
16 (A) the records are considered in connection with the
17 consideration of a candidate;
18 (B) the records are publicly discussed by the committee in
19 connection with the consideration of a candidate;
20 (C) a candidate elects to have the records released by the
21 committee; or
22 (D) the committee elects to release the records that the
23 committee considers appropriate in response to publicly
24 disseminated statements relating to the activities or actions of
25 the committee;
26 whichever occurs first.
27 (4) The work product of an attorney (as defined in IC 5-14-3-2)
28 representing the committee.
29 (s) When an event described by subsection (r)(3) occurs, the
30 investigatory record becomes available for public inspection and
31 copying under IC 5-14-3-3.
32 (t) A former member of the committee may not be nominated as a
33 judge of the court if the person has served as a member of the
34 committee within the previous five (5) years.
35 (u) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
36 the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the
37 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
38 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
39 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
40 (1) official action taken; and
41 (2) actionable items considered;
42 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
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1 SECTION 32. IC 33-40-5-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.111-2024,
2 SECTION 7, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
3 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall do the following:
4 (1) Make recommendations to the supreme court concerning
5 standards for indigent defense services provided for defendants
6 against whom the state has sought the death sentence under
7 IC 35-50-2-9, including the following:
8 (A) Determining indigency and eligibility for legal
9 representation.
10 (B) Selection and qualifications of attorneys to represent
11 indigent defendants at public expense.
12 (C) Determining conflicts of interest.
13 (D) Investigative, clerical, and other support services
14 necessary to provide adequate legal representation.
15 (2) Adopt guidelines and standards for indigent defense services
16 under which the counties will be eligible for reimbursement under
17 IC 33-40-6, including the following:
18 (A) Determining indigency and the eligibility for legal
19 representation.
20 (B) The issuance and enforcement of orders requiring the
21 defendant to pay for the costs of court appointed legal
22 representation under IC 33-40-3.
23 (C) The use and expenditure of funds in the county
24 supplemental public defender services fund established under
25 IC 33-40-3-1.
26 (D) Qualifications of attorneys to represent indigent
27 defendants at public expense.
28 (E) Compensation rates for salaried, contractual, and assigned
29 counsel.
30 (F) Minimum and maximum caseloads of public defender
31 offices and contract attorneys.
32 (G) Requirements concerning the creation and operation of a
33 multicounty public defender's office created under an
34 interlocal agreement as described in IC 33-40-7-3.5.
35 (3) Make recommendations concerning the delivery of indigent
36 defense services in Indiana, including the funding and delivery of
37 indigent defense services for juveniles.
38 (4) Make an annual report to the governor, the general assembly,
39 and the supreme court on the operation of the public defense fund.
40 (5) Make a report not later than December 1, 2029, to the
41 legislative council and the budget committee concerning the up
42 to forty percent (40%) reimbursement from the public defense
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1 fund for indigent defense services for misdemeanor cases under
2 IC 33-40-6-4(d), IC 33-40-6-5(c), and IC 33-40-7-11(d).
3 (6) On or before July 1, 2031, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
4 the commission shall submit a report to the executive director
5 of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
6 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
7 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
8 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
9 (A) official action taken; and
10 (B) actionable items considered;
11 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
12 (b) The commission must provide data and statistics concerning
13 how the reimbursement has impacted attorney appointment rates, jail
14 population, trial rates, and case outcomes in the report under subsection
15 (a)(5).
16 (c) The report to the general assembly under subsection (a)(4) and
17 to the legislative council under subsection (a)(5) must be in an
18 electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
19 (d) The commission shall not:
20 (1) receive any additional appropriations from the general
21 assembly for misdemeanor reimbursement; or
22 (2) reimburse a county other than a county described in
23 IC 33-40-6-4(d) for misdemeanor reimbursement;
24 before July 1, 2029.
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