*HB1272.1*
February 3, 2025
HOUSE BILL No. 1272
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DIGEST OF HB 1272 (Updated February 3, 2025 12:56 pm - DI 107)
Citations Affected: IC 1-1; IC 2-5; IC 4-13; IC 4-23; IC 4-37;
IC 5-26; IC 6-1.1; IC 8-1; IC 8-3; IC 8-14; IC 10-19; IC 11-13; IC 12-8;
IC 12-15; IC 12-17.2; IC 14-20; IC 14-25; IC 16-21; IC 20-19;
IC 20-38; IC 21-47; IC 25-26; IC 27-1; IC 33-33; IC 33-40.
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.
February 3, 2025, amended, reported — Do Pass.
HB 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 February 3, 2025
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;
17 (8) an economic enhancement district board established under
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1 IC 36-7-40-5; or
2 (9) the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission
3 established by IC 12-28-1-6.
4 (b) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
5 a committee that:
6 (1) is established by the Indiana Code;
7 (2) contains at least one (1) member of the general assembly,
8 other than a legislative standing committee or an interim
9 study committee under IC 2-5;
10 (3) is authorized to exist for at least two (2) years; and
11 (4) does not have an annual reporting requirement, other than
12 the requirements provided in this section, to the executive
13 branch, judicial branch, or the general assembly;
14 shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative
15 services agency in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 for review
16 by the interim committee on government in accordance with
17 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
18 (c) The report under subsection (b) 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 2. IC 2-5-1.3-13, AS AMENDED BY P.L.9-2024,
23 SECTION 6, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
24 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13. (a) A study committee shall study the issues
25 assigned by the legislative council that are within the subject matter for
26 the study committee, as described in section 4 of this chapter.
27 (b) In addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the
28 interim study committee on roads and transportation shall advise the
29 bureau of motor vehicles regarding the suitability of a special group (as
30 defined in IC 9-13-2-170) to receive a special group recognition license
31 plate for the special group (as defined in IC 9-13-2-170) for the first
32 time under IC 9-18.5-12-4 and the suitability of a special group (as
33 defined in IC 9-13-2-170) to continue participating in the special group
34 recognition license plate program under IC 9-18.5-12-5.
35 (c) In addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the
36 interim study committee on corrections and criminal code shall review
37 current trends with respect to criminal behavior, sentencing,
38 incarceration, and treatment and may:
39 (1) identify particular needs of the criminal justice system that can
40 be addressed by legislation; and
41 (2) prepare legislation to address the particular needs found by the
42 committee.
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1 (d) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
2 under subsection (a), the interim study committee on courts and the
3 judiciary shall review, consider, and make recommendations
4 concerning all requests for new courts, new judicial officers, and
5 changes in jurisdiction of existing courts. A request under this
6 subsection must include at least the following information to receive
7 full consideration by the committee:
8 (1) The level of community support for the change, including
9 support from the local fiscal body.
10 (2) The results of a survey that shall be conducted by the county
11 requesting the change, sampling members of the bar, members of
12 the judiciary, and local officials to determine needs and concerns
13 of existing courts.
14 (3) Whether the county is already using a judge or magistrate
15 from an overserved area of the judicial district.
16 (4) The relative severity of need based on the most recent
17 weighted caseload measurement system report published by the
18 office of judicial administration.
19 (5) Whether the county is using any problem solving court as
20 described in IC 33-23-16-11, and, if so, the list of problem solving
21 courts established in the county, and any evaluation of the impact
22 of the problem solving courts on the overall judicial caseload.
23 (6) A description of the:
24 (A) county's population growth in the ten (10) years before the
25 date of the request; and
26 (B) projected population growth in the county for the ten (10)
27 years after the date of the request, to the extent available;
28 and any documentation to support the information provided under
29 this subdivision.
30 (7) A description of the county's use of pre-incarceration
31 diversion services and post-incarceration reentry services in an
32 effort to decrease recidivism.
33 (8) If the request is a request for a new court or new courts, an
34 acknowledgment from the county fiscal body (as defined in
35 IC 36-1-2-6) with the funding sources and estimated costs the
36 county intends to pay toward the county's part of the operating
37 costs associated with the new court or new courts.
38 The office of judicial administration shall post the list of required
39 information provided under this subsection on its website.
40 (e) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
41 under subsection (a), the interim study committee on courts and the
42 judiciary shall review the most recent weighted caseload measurement
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1 system report published by the office of judicial administration and do
2 the following:
3 (1) Identify each county in which the number of courts or judicial
4 officers exceeds the number used by the county in that report
5 year.
6 (2) Determine the number of previous report years in which the
7 number of courts or judicial officers in a county identified in
8 subdivision (1) exceeded the number used by the county in that
9 particular report year.
10 (3) Make a recommendation on whether the number of courts or
11 judicial officers in the county should be decreased.
12 The office of judicial administration shall post a list of the number of
13 courts or judicial officers used in each county for each report year, and
14 the number of years in which the number of courts or judicial officers
15 in the county has exceeded the number used by the county, on its
16 website.
17 (f) In addition to studying the issues assigned under subsection (a),
18 the interim study committee on child services shall:
19 (1) review the annual reports submitted by:
20 (A) each local child fatality review team under IC 16-49-3-7;
21 (B) the statewide child fatality review committee under
22 IC 16-49-4-11; and
23 (C) the department of child services under IC 31-25-2-24;
24 during the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period, and
25 may make recommendations regarding changes in policies or
26 statutes to improve child safety; and
27 (2) report to the legislative council before November 1 of each
28 interim, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the results of:
29 (A) the committee's review under subdivision (1); and
30 (B) the committee's study of any issue assigned to the
31 committee under subsection (a).
32 (g) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
33 under subsection (a), the interim study committee on government shall
34 do the following:
35 (1) Determine whether a group has met in the immediately
36 preceding two (2) years.
37 (2) Review reports submitted to the committee in accordance
38 with IC 1-1-15.5-4.
39 (2) (3) Identify all interstate compacts that have been fully
40 operational for at least two (2) years to which the state is a party.
41 (3) (4) Consider whether to:
42 (A) remain a party to; or
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1 (B) withdraw from;
2 each interstate compact.
3 (4) (5) If the committee determines that the state should withdraw
4 from an interstate compact, identify the steps needed to withdraw.
5 (5) (6) Report before November 1 to the legislative council, in an
6 electronic format under IC 5-14-6 the committee's:
7 (A) recommendations for proposed legislation to repeal
8 groups:
9 (i) that have not met during the immediately preceding two
10 (2) years; and
11 (ii) after reviewing a group's report under subdivision
12 (2); and
13 (B) findings and recommendations regarding the interstate
14 compacts.
15 As used in this subsection, "group" refers to an authority, a board, a
16 commission, a committee, a council, a delegate, a foundation, a panel,
17 or a task force that is established by statute, has at least one (1)
18 legislator assigned to it, and is not staffed by the legislative services
19 agency.
20 SECTION 3. IC 4-13-16.5-2, AS AMENDED BY P.L.104-2024,
21 SECTION 45, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
22 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 2. (a) There is established a governor's
23 commission on supplier diversity. The commission shall consist of the
24 following members:
25 (1) A governor's designee, who shall serve as chairperson of the
26 commission.
27 (2) The commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation,
28 or the economic opportunity director of the Indiana department of
29 transportation if the commissioner of the Indiana department of
30 transportation so designates.
31 (3) The chairperson of the board of the Indiana economic
32 development corporation or the chairperson's designee.
33 (4) The commissioner of the department of administration.
34 (5) Nine (9) individuals with demonstrated capabilities in
35 business and industry, especially minority business enterprises,
36 women's business enterprises, and veteran owned small
37 businesses, appointed by the governor from the following
38 geographical areas of the state:
39 (A) Three (3) from the northern one-third (1/3) of the state.
40 (B) Three (3) from the central one-third (1/3) of the state.
41 (C) Three (3) from the southern one-third (1/3) of the state.
42 (6) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, no more
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1 than one (1) from the same political party, appointed by the
2 speaker of the house of representatives to serve in a nonvoting
3 advisory capacity.
4 (7) Two (2) members of the senate, no more than one (1) from the
5 same political party, appointed by the president pro tempore of
6 the senate to serve in a nonvoting advisory capacity.
7 (8) The deputy commissioner of the department of administration,
8 who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
9 Not more than six (6) of the ten (10) members appointed or designated
10 by the governor may be of the same political party. Members of the
11 commission serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may
12 be reappointed to successive terms. Subject to subsection (b), members
13 of the commission appointed under subdivision (1) and subdivision (5)
14 shall serve four (4) year terms. Members of the general assembly
15 appointed to the commission serve two (2) year terms that expire June
16 30 of an odd-numbered year. A vacancy occurs if a legislative member
17 leaves office for any reason. Any vacancy on the commission shall be
18 filled in the same manner as the original appointment. An individual
19 appointed to fill a vacancy serves on the commission for the remainder
20 of the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.
21 (b) The terms of the members appointed under subsection (a)(1) or
22 (a)(5) expire as follows:
23 (1) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(5)(A),
24 June 30, 2025, and every fourth year thereafter.
25 (2) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(5)(B) or
26 (a)(5)(C), June 30, 2027, and every fourth year thereafter.
27 (c) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is
28 entitled to the following:
29 (1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
30 (2) Reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses, and other
31 expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties
32 as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and in the state travel policies and
33 procedures established by the Indiana department of
34 administration and approved by the budget agency.
35 The department shall pay expenses incurred under this subsection from
36 amounts appropriated for the operating expenses of the department of
37 administration.
38 (d) Each legislative member of the commission is entitled to receive
39 the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances established by the
40 legislative council and paid to members of the general assembly
41 serving on interim study committees. The allowances specified in this
42 subsection shall be paid by the legislative services agency from the
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1 amounts appropriated for that purpose.
2 (e) A member of the commission who is a state employee is not
3 entitled to any of the following:
4 (1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
5 (2) Reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
6 IC 4-13-1-4.
7 (3) Other expenses actually incurred in connection with the
8 member's duties.
9 (f) The commission shall meet at least four (4) times each year at
10 the call of the chairperson.
11 (g) The duties of the commission shall include but not be limited to
12 the following:
13 (1) Identify minority business enterprises, women's business
14 enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses in the state.
15 (2) Assess the needs of minority business enterprises, women's
16 business enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses.
17 (3) Initiate aggressive programs to assist minority business
18 enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
19 small businesses in obtaining state contracts.
20 (4) Give special publicity to procurement, bidding, and qualifying
21 procedures.
22 (5) Include minority business enterprises, women's business
23 enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses on solicitation
24 mailing lists.
25 (6) Evaluate the competitive differences between qualified
26 minority or women's nonprofit corporations and other than
27 qualified minority or women's nonprofit corporations and veteran
28 owned small businesses that offer similar services and make
29 recommendation to the department on policy changes necessary
30 to ensure fair competition among minority business enterprises,
31 women's business enterprises, and veteran owned small
32 businesses.
33 (7) Define the duties, goals, and objectives of the deputy
34 commissioner of the department as created under this chapter to
35 assure compliance by all state agencies, separate bodies corporate
36 and politic, and state educational institutions with state and
37 federal legislation and policy concerning the awarding of
38 contracts (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this chapter
39 or any other law, contracts of state educational institutions) to
40 minority business enterprises, women's business enterprises, and
41 veteran owned small businesses.
42 (8) Establish annual goals:
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1 (A) for the use of minority and women's business enterprises;
2 and
3 (B) derived from a statistical analysis of utilization study of
4 state contracts (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this
5 chapter or any other law, contracts of state educational
6 institutions) that are required to be updated every five (5)
7 years.
8 (9) Prepare a review of the commission and the various affected
9 departments of government to be submitted to the governor and
10 the legislative council on March 1 and October 1 of each year,
11 evaluating progress made in the areas defined in this subsection.
12 (10) Ensure that the statistical analysis required under this
13 section:
14 (A) is based on goals for participation of minority business
15 enterprises established in Richmond v. Croson, 488 U.S. 469
16 (1989);
17 (B) includes information on both contracts and subcontracts
18 (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this chapter or any
19 other law, contracts and subcontracts of state educational
20 institutions); and
21 (C) uses data on the combined capacity of minority business
22 enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
23 small businesses in Indiana and not just regional data.
24 (11) Establish annual goals for the use of minority business
25 enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
26 small businesses for any contract that:
27 (A) will be paid for in whole or in part with state grant funds;
28 and
29 (B) involves the use of real property of a unit.
30 (12) Ensure compliance with the establishment and evaluation of
31 the annual goal for veteran owned small businesses established in
32 section 3.5 of this chapter.
33 (h) The department shall direct contractors to demonstrate a good
34 faith effort to meet the annual participation goals established under
35 subsection (g)(11). The good faith effort shall be demonstrated by
36 contractors using the repository of certified firms created under section
37 3 of this chapter or a similar repository maintained by a unit.
38 (i) The department shall adopt rules of ethics under IC 4-22-2 for
39 commission members other than commission members appointed
40 under subsection (a)(6) or (a)(7).
41 (j) The department of administration shall furnish administrative
42 support and staff as is necessary for the effective operation of the
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1 commission.
2 (k) The commission shall advise the department on developing a
3 statement, to be included in all applications for and agreements
4 governing grants made with state funds, stating the importance of the
5 use of minority business enterprises, women's business enterprises, and
6 veteran owned small businesses in fulfilling the purposes of the grant.
7 (l) For purposes of subsections (g)(11) and (h), "unit" means a
8 county, city, town, township, or school corporation.
9 (m) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
10 the commission shall submit a report to the executive director of
11 the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
12 IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
13 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
14 shall describe:
15 (1) official action taken; and
16 (2) actionable items considered;
17 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
18 SECTION 4. IC 4-23-7.2-21, AS ADDED BY P.L.77-2017,
19 SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
20 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 21. (a) An advisory committee is established to
21 advise the historical bureau in establishing an oral history of the
22 general assembly under section 20 of this chapter. The committee
23 consists of the following eight (8) members:
24 (1) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
25 speaker of the house of representatives.
26 (2) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
27 minority leader of the house of representatives.
28 (3) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
29 president pro tempore of the senate.
30 (4) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
31 minority leader of the senate.
32 (5) Four (4) members appointed by the governor as follows:
33 (A) One (1) member nominated by the Indiana library and
34 historical board.
35 (B) One (1) member nominated by the Indiana Historical
36 Society.
37 (C) One (1) member nominated by the Center for the Study of
38 History and Memory at Indiana University.
39 (D) One (1) member nominated by the board of trustees of The
40 History Museum in South Bend.
41 (b) The following apply to the governor's appointments under
42 subsection (a)(5):
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1 (1) Not more than two (2) members appointed by the governor
2 may be members of the same political party.
3 (2) The appointments must be made so that the northern, central,
4 and southern regions of Indiana are represented on the committee.
5 (c) Members of the committee serve at the pleasure of the
6 appointing authority. If a vacancy occurs on the committee, the
7 appointing authority that appointed the member whose position is
8 vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy. An individual
9 appointed to fill a vacancy must have the qualifications that a member
10 appointed by the appointing authority must have.
11 (d) The:
12 (1) chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the
13 vice-chairman, shall designate the chair; and
14 (2) vice-chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the
15 chairman, shall designate a vice-chair;
16 of the committee from among the legislative members of the
17 committee. The chair and vice-chair of the committee serve at the
18 pleasure of the appointing authority.
19 (e) Each member of the committee is entitled to receive the same
20 per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to individuals who serve
21 as legislative and lay members, respectively, of interim study
22 committees established by the legislative council.
23 (f) The historical bureau shall provide staff support to the
24 committee.
25 (g) Expenses incurred by the committee to carry out its functions
26 must be paid from appropriations to the Indiana library and historical
27 board.
28 (h) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
29 the committee 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 committee during the preceding two (2) years.
36 SECTION 5. IC 4-23-24.1-10 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 6. IC 4-23-28-3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
6 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 3. (a) The commission
7 shall do the following:
8 (1) Identify and research issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino
9 communities.
10 (2) Promote cooperation and understanding between the
11 Hispanic/Latino communities and other communities throughout
12 Indiana.
13 (3) Report to the legislative council in an electronic format under
14 IC 5-14-6 and to the governor concerning Hispanic/Latino issues,
15 including the following:
16 (A) Conditions causing exclusion of Hispanics/Latinos from
17 the larger Indiana community.
18 (B) Measures to stimulate job skill training and related
19 workforce development.
20 (C) Measures to sustain cultural diversity while improving
21 race and ethnic relations.
22 (D) Public awareness of issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino
23 communities.
24 (E) Measures that could facilitate easier access to state and
25 local government services by Hispanics/Latinos.
26 (F) Challenges and opportunities arising out of the growth of
27 the Hispanic/Latino population.
28 (4) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
29 submit a report to the executive director of the legislative
30 services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for
31 review by the interim committee on government in
32 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The
33 report shall describe:
34 (A) official action taken; and
35 (B) actionable items considered;
36 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
37 (b) The commission may study other topics:
38 (1) as assigned by the governor;
39 (2) as assigned by the legislative council; or
40 (3) as directed by the commission's chairperson.
41 SECTION 7. IC 4-23-32-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
42 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
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1 1, 2025]: Sec. 9. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
2 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
3 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
4 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
5 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
6 The report shall describe:
7 (1) official action taken; and
8 (2) actionable items considered;
9 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
10 SECTION 8. IC 4-37-3-7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
11 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
12 1, 2025]: Sec. 7. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
13 thereafter, the board shall submit a report to the executive director
14 of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
15 IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
16 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
17 shall describe:
18 (1) official action taken; and
19 (2) actionable items considered;
20 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
21 SECTION 9. IC 5-26-2-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
22 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
23 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
24 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
25 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
26 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
27 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
28 The report shall describe:
29 (1) official action taken; and
30 (2) actionable items considered;
31 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
32 SECTION 10. IC 6-1.1-20.3-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.42-2024,
33 SECTION 67, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
34 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) The distressed unit appeal board is
35 established.
36 (b) The distressed unit appeal board consists of the following
37 members:
38 (1) The director of the office of management and budget or the
39 director's designee. The director or the director's designee shall
40 serve as chairperson of the distressed unit appeal board.
41 (2) The commissioner of the department of local government
42 finance or the commissioner's designee.
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1 (3) The state examiner of the state board of accounts or the state
2 examiner's designee.
3 (4) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee.
4 (5) An individual appointed by the governor to serve a four (4)
5 year term that expires December 31, 2025, and each fourth year
6 thereafter.
7 (6) A member of the house of representatives appointed by the
8 speaker of the house of representatives, who shall serve as a
9 nonvoting member.
10 (7) A member of the senate appointed by the president pro
11 tempore of the senate, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
12 (8) A member of the house of representatives appointed by the
13 minority leader of the house of representatives who shall serve as
14 a nonvoting member.
15 (9) A member of the senate appointed by the minority leader of
16 the senate who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
17 The members appointed under subdivisions (6) through (9) serve two
18 (2) year terms that expire June 30 of each odd-numbered year.
19 Members appointed under subdivisions (5) through (9) serve at the
20 pleasure of the appointing authority and may be reappointed to
21 successive terms.
22 (c) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled
23 to reimbursement for:
24 (1) mileage and traveling expenses as provided under
25 IC 4-13-1-4; and
26 (2) other expenses actually incurred in connection with the
27 member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
28 established by the Indiana department of administration and
29 approved by the budget agency.
30 (d) Each member of the board who is a member of the general
31 assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
32 allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees.
33 Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this section shall
34 be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the
35 legislative services agency.
36 (e) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled to
37 reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4
38 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's
39 duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by
40 the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget
41 agency.
42 (f) Expenses paid under subsections (c) and (e) shall be paid from
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1 appropriations made to the board.
2 (g) A vacancy on the board shall be filled by the appropriate
3 appointing authority. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves
4 for the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.
5 (h) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
6 the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
7 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
8 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
9 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
10 (1) official action taken; and
11 (2) actionable items considered;
12 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
13 SECTION 11. IC 8-1-1.5-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
14 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
15 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
16 thereafter, the committee shall submit a report to the executive
17 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
18 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
19 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
20 The report shall describe:
21 (1) official action taken; and
22 (2) actionable items considered;
23 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
24 SECTION 12. IC 8-3-21-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
25 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
26 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. (a) Before January 1, 2026, the governor shall
27 give notice under section 8 of this chapter to each other party state,
28 if any, as required by the compact, that the State of Indiana
29 withdraws from the compact, effective January 1, 2026.
30 (b) Before January 1, 2026, the governor shall certify to the
31 legislative council one (1) of the following:
32 (1) That the notice of withdrawal has been given to each party
33 state as is required by the compact.
34 (2) That notice was not required to be given because there are
35 not any other party states to which to give notice.
36 SECTION 13. IC 8-3-21-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
37 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
38 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. This chapter expires July 1, 2026.
39 SECTION 14. IC 8-3-22-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
40 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
41 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. 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 15. IC 8-14-15.1-7, AS AMENDED BY P.L.135-2022,
9 SECTION 20, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
10 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 7. (a) The next level Indiana fund investment
11 board is established. The board consists of the following members:
12 (1) The secretary of commerce or the secretary's designee, who
13 shall serve as the chairperson of the board.
14 (2) The director of the office of management and budget or the
15 director's designee.
16 (3) Two (2) individuals appointed by the governor who have
17 experience and knowledge in investments.
18 (4) The treasurer of state or the treasurer's designee.
19 (5) One (1) individual appointed by the speaker of the house of
20 representatives who has experience and knowledge in venture
21 capital investments.
22 (6) One (1) individual appointed by the president pro tempore of
23 the senate who has experience and knowledge in venture capital
24 investments.
25 (b) The board shall serve as trustee of the trust and direct the
26 investment of the trust.
27 (c) The board shall adopt an investment policy in conformance with
28 section 8 of this chapter.
29 (d) The board shall hold regular meetings at least quarterly. The
30 board may hold special meetings at the call of the treasurer of state or
31 with a written request signed by at least two (2) members of the board.
32 (e) The board may hold its meetings at offices in Indiana that the
33 chairperson or the requesting members designate. All meetings must
34 be open to the public in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5. The board shall
35 keep a record of its proceedings.
36 (f) Five (5) members of the board constitute a quorum for the
37 transaction of business of the board. Each member of the board is
38 entitled to one (1) vote. A vote of at least five (5) members of the board
39 present is required for the board to adopt a resolution or take other
40 action at a regular or special meeting.
41 (g) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
42 the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
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1 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
2 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
3 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
4 (1) official action taken; and
5 (2) actionable items considered;
6 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
7 SECTION 16. IC 10-19-8.1-13 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
8 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
9 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13. On or before July 1, 2027, and
10 July 1 biennially thereafter, the council shall submit a report to the
11 executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic
12 format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
13 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
14 The report shall describe:
15 (1) official action taken; and
16 (2) actionable items considered;
17 by the council during the preceding two (2) years.
18 SECTION 17. IC 11-13-4.5-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
19 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
20 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 9. On or before July 1, 2027, and
21 July 1 biennially thereafter, the state council shall submit a report
22 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
23 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
24 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
25 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
26 (1) official action taken; and
27 (2) actionable items considered;
28 by the state council during the preceding two (2) years.
29 SECTION 18. IC 12-8-6.5-14, AS ADDED BY P.L.180-2022(ss),
30 SECTION 13, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
31 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "board" refers to
32 the doula reimbursement advisory board established by subsection (b).
33 (b) The doula reimbursement advisory board is established for the
34 purpose of making recommendations to the office of the secretary
35 regarding appropriate reimbursement methodologies for doula services.
36 (c) The board is comprised of the following members:
37 (1) Four (4) legislative members appointed as follows:
38 (A) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the president
39 pro tempore of the senate.
40 (B) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the minority
41 leader of the senate.
42 (C) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed
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1 by the speaker of the house of representatives.
2 (D) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed
3 by the minority leader of the house of representatives.
4 (2) Nine (9) lay members appointed as follows, subject to
5 subsections (d) and (e):
6 (A) One (1) member appointed by the governor.
7 (B) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore
8 of the senate.
9 (C) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
10 senate.
11 (D) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of
12 representatives.
13 (E) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
14 house of representatives.
15 (F) One (1) member appointed by the secretary.
16 (G) One (1) member appointed by the state health
17 commissioner.
18 (H) One (1) member appointed by the director of the
19 department of child services.
20 (I) One (1) member appointed by the chief operating officer of
21 the Indiana Minority Health Coalition.
22 (d) A lay member of the board must be a doula, doula administrator,
23 or other birthing professional.
24 (e) The lay membership of the board must be racially and ethnically
25 diverse.
26 (f) In making recommendations to the office of the secretary under
27 subsection (b), the board shall study and take into account doula
28 reimbursement methodologies used by other states.
29 (g) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
30 the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
31 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
32 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
33 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and 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 board during the preceding two (2) years.
37 SECTION 19. IC 12-15-30.5-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
38 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
39 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. 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 20. IC 12-15-33-12 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
7 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
8 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and
9 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
10 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
11 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
12 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
13 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
14 (1) official action taken; and
15 (2) actionable items considered;
16 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
17 SECTION 21. IC 12-17.2-3.8-8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
18 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
19 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 8. On or before July 1, 2027, and
20 July 1 biennially thereafter, the committee shall submit a report to
21 the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
22 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
23 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
24 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
25 (1) official action taken; and
26 (2) actionable items considered;
27 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
28 SECTION 22. IC 14-20-15-14 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
29 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
30 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 14. On or before July 1, 2027, and
31 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
32 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
33 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
34 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
35 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
36 (1) official action taken; and
37 (2) actionable items considered;
38 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
39 SECTION 23. IC 14-25-7-10, AS AMENDED BY P.L.127-2022,
40 SECTION 28, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
41 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall administer this
42 chapter.
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1 (b) The deputy director for the bureau of resource management shall
2 serve as technical secretary to the commission. The deputy director
3 shall perform the duties that are required by this chapter or that the
4 commission directs.
5 (c) The advisory council established by IC 14-9-6-1 shall serve in
6 an advisory capacity to the commission with respect to the
7 implementation of the commission's powers and duties, including the
8 drafting of rules and development of inventories, assessments, and
9 plans.
10 (d) For the time that the advisory council is involved in the drafting
11 of rules, the membership of the council shall be augmented as follows:
12 (1) Two (2) members of the senate, not more than one (1) of
13 whom may be of the same political party, shall be appointed for
14 a term of two (2) years by the president pro tempore of the senate.
15 (2) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, not more
16 than one (1) of whom may be of the same political party, shall be
17 appointed for a term of two (2) years by the speaker of the house
18 of representatives.
19 These members are entitled to travel expenses and a per diem
20 allowance as determined by the budget agency for members of boards
21 and commissions generally.
22 (e) The department shall provide professional, technical, and
23 clerical personnel, equipment, supplies, and support services
24 reasonably required to assist the commission in the exercise of the
25 commission's powers and duties under this chapter. The department
26 shall include money for this purpose in the regular operating budget
27 requests of the department.
28 (f) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
29 the advisory council shall submit a report to the executive director
30 of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
31 IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
32 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
33 shall describe:
34 (1) official action taken; and
35 (2) actionable items considered;
36 by the advisory council during the preceding two (2) years.
37 SECTION 24. IC 16-21-14-3, AS ADDED BY P.L.133-2019,
38 SECTION 1, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
39 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "task force" refers
40 to the sepsis treatment guideline task force established under
41 subsection (b).
42 (b) The sepsis treatment guideline task force is established.
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1 (c) The task force includes the following members appointed by the
2 state health commissioner:
3 (1) One (1) representative of a hospital who is recommended by
4 the Indiana Hospital Association.
5 (2) One (1) representative of long term care who is recommended
6 by the Indiana Health Care Association.
7 (3) One (1) representative of a home health agency who is
8 recommended by the Indiana Association for Home and Hospice
9 Care.
10 (4) One (1) representative who is an office based physician
11 recommended by the Indiana State Medical Association.
12 (5) One (1) emergency medical technician.
13 (6) One (1) school nurse who works at a school (as defined by
14 IC 20-31-2-8).
15 (7) One (1) emergency room physician.
16 (8) One (1) physician who specializes in infectious diseases.
17 (9) One (1) clinical pharmacist.
18 (10) One (1) representative from a quality and patient safety team
19 who is recommended by the Indiana Hospital Association.
20 (11) One (1) representative from a family impacted by sepsis.
21 (12) Any other members who have specialized knowledge or
22 experience that would be valuable to the task force.
23 (d) The:
24 (1) president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint a senator;
25 and
26 (2) speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a
27 representative;
28 to serve as nonvoting advisors advisers to the task force.
29 (e) The state health commissioner or the state health commissioner's
30 designee shall serve as the chair of the task force. The task force shall
31 meet at the call of the chair.
32 (f) A member of the task force appointed under subsection (c)
33 serves at the pleasure of the state health commissioner.
34 (g) The task force shall do the following:
35 (1) Research, identify, and disseminate evidence based sepsis
36 guidelines for long term care, home health, office based
37 physicians, emergency medical technicians, and schools (as
38 defined by IC 20-31-2-8).
39 (2) Study and identify evidence based sepsis education and
40 screening standards for the pediatric population.
41 (3) Study and periodically update evidence based sepsis
42 guidelines for hospitals.
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1 (4) For community based and health care based settings,
2 periodically review and research current national and
3 international best practices including training and public
4 awareness.
5 (5) Research, identify, and disseminate best practice sepsis
6 education materials for staff working in or with hospitals, long
7 term care, home health, office based physicians, emergency
8 medical technicians, and schools (as defined by IC 20-31-2-8).
9 The task force may recommend an appropriate timeline for staff
10 training under this subdivision.
11 (6) Research and discuss the appropriate methodology for data
12 measurement, collection analysis, reporting, and dissemination
13 under this section.
14 The task force's initial work under subdivision (1) must be completed
15 not later than June 30, 2020.
16 (h) The chair of the task force shall create subcommittees with
17 sepsis expertise in each health care setting when developing guidelines
18 under subsection (g).
19 (i) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
20 the task force shall submit a report to the executive director of the
21 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
22 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
23 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and 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 task force during the preceding two (2) years.
27 SECTION 25. IC 20-19-10-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
28 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
29 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and
30 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
31 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
32 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
33 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
34 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
35 (1) official action taken; and
36 (2) actionable items considered;
37 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
38 SECTION 26. IC 20-38-2-6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
39 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
40 1, 2025]: Sec. 6. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
41 thereafter, the education commission of the states shall submit a
42 report to the executive director of the legislative services agency,
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1 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
2 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
3 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
4 (1) official action taken; and
5 (2) actionable items considered;
6 by the education commission of the states during the preceding two
7 (2) years.
8 SECTION 27. IC 21-47-2-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.42-2024,
9 SECTION 144, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
10 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) There is established a
11 geological and water survey advisory council.
12 (b) The council consists of the following members:
13 (1) One (1) member appointed by the president of Indiana
14 University who is a faculty member of the Indiana University
15 School of Public and Environmental Affairs to serve for a period
16 of four (4) years. A member appointed under this subdivision
17 must have a background in energy, geology, water, or
18 environmental science.
19 (2) One (1) member appointed by the president of Indiana
20 University who is a faculty member of the earth sciences
21 department to serve for a period of four (4) years.
22 (3) The vice provost of research of Indiana University, or the vice
23 provost's designee.
24 (4) The chairperson of the house of representatives standing
25 committee tasked with studying utilities and energy, or the
26 chairperson's designee.
27 (5) The chairperson of the senate standing committee tasked with
28 studying utilities and energy, or the chairperson's designee.
29 (6) The director of the department of natural resources, or the
30 director's designee.
31 (7) The director of the Indiana department of environmental
32 management, or the director's designee.
33 (8) The director of the Indiana economic development
34 corporation, or the director's designee.
35 (9) The public finance director appointed under IC 5-1.2-3-6, or
36 the public finance director's designee.
37 (10) Two (2) individuals who:
38 (A) are appointed by the governor;
39 (B) represent private industry; and
40 (C) have a background in energy, geology, water, or
41 environmental science.
42 An individual appointed by the governor under this subdivision
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1 serves for a term of four (4) years.
2 A designee under subdivision (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), or (9) must have
3 a background in energy, geology, water, or environmental science. The
4 members of the council shall annually elect a chair and vice chair from
5 among the membership of the council.
6 (c) A member who is appointed or designated to serve on the
7 council under subsection (b):
8 (1) in the case of an appointed member:
9 (A) holds the position for the term of the appointment;
10 (B) continues to serve after expiration of the appointment until
11 a successor is appointed and qualified; and
12 (C) subject to subdivision (2), is eligible for reappointment;
13 (2) may not serve on the council for a total of more than two (2)
14 consecutive terms; and
15 (3) serves at the pleasure of the appointing or designating
16 authority and may be removed by the appointing or designating
17 authority at any time.
18 The appointing or designating authority shall fill a vacancy that occurs
19 after a member appointed or designated by the authority resigns, is
20 removed, or is no longer qualified to serve.
21 (d) The state geologist shall serve as secretary of the council, shall
22 provide staff support to the council, and shall report on the following
23 at each meeting of the council:
24 (1) The staffing of the survey.
25 (2) The finances of the survey.
26 (3) The outreach programs of the survey.
27 (4) The current research projects of the survey.
28 (5) Any other report requested by the council.
29 (e) The state geologist may cast the deciding vote to break a tie.
30 (f) Each member of the council who is not a state employee is
31 entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
32 A member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage and traveling
33 expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as
34 provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana
35 department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
36 (g) Each member of the council who is a member of the general
37 assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
38 allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees
39 established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel
40 allowances paid under this section shall be paid from appropriations
41 made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.
42 (h) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is
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1 entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
2 IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with
3 the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
4 established by the Indiana department of administration and approved
5 by the budget agency.
6 (i) Expenses paid under subsections (f) and (h) shall be paid from
7 appropriations made to the state geologist.
8 (j) The council shall meet quarterly in the first month of each
9 quarter. The date, time, and location of a meeting must be upon
10 agreement of the council.
11 (k) The council shall meet with the state geologist to make
12 recommendations concerning:
13 (1) the functions and performance of the survey; and
14 (2) appropriations and funding for the survey.
15 (l) The council may make recommendations concerning the
16 effectiveness and efficiency of the survey and other matters.
17 (m) Recommendations and reports of the council shall be directed
18 to the following:
19 (1) The governor.
20 (2) The budget agency.
21 (3) The president of Indiana University.
22 (4) The director of the department of natural resources.
23 (5) The commissioner of the department of environmental
24 management.
25 (n) The terms of the members of the council described in subsection
26 (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(10) expire as follows:
27 (1) For the members described in subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2),
28 June 30, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter.
29 (2) For the members described in subsection (b)(10), June 30,
30 2027, and each fourth year thereafter.
31 (o) The terms of the members of the council who are members of
32 the general assembly designated under subsection (b)(4) and (b)(5)
33 expire June 30 of an odd-numbered year.
34 (p) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
35 the council shall submit a report to the executive director of the
36 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
37 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
38 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
39 (1) official action taken; and
40 (2) actionable items considered;
41 by the council during the preceding two (2) years.
42 SECTION 28. IC 25-26-24-24, AS AMENDED BY P.L.56-2023,
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1 SECTION 242, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
2 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 24. (a) The INSPECT oversight
3 committee is established.
4 (b) The committee consists of the following members:
5 (1) The president of the board or the president's designee, who
6 shall serve as the chairperson of the committee.
7 (2) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the
8 commissioner's designee.
9 (3) The superintendent of the state police department or the
10 superintendent's designee.
11 (4) The attorney general or the attorney general's designee.
12 (5) Two (2) lay members who are authorized users of the
13 INSPECT program appointed by the president pro tempore of the
14 senate, not more than one (1) of whom may be affiliated with the
15 same political party.
16 (6) Two (2) lay members who are authorized users of the
17 INSPECT program appointed by the speaker of the house of
18 representatives, not more than one (1) of whom may be affiliated
19 with the same political party.
20 (c) The committee shall provide recommendations to the board
21 concerning the implementation of policies, standards, and rules that
22 promote the effective operation of the program.
23 (d) The committee shall meet:
24 (1) at least once each calendar year; and
25 (2) at the call of the chairperson.
26 (e) The term of a member of the committee appointed under this
27 section is four (4) years. The term of a member of the committee
28 expires July 1, but a member may continue to serve on the committee
29 until a successor is appointed.
30 (f) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
31 the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the
32 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
33 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
34 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
35 (1) official action taken; and
36 (2) actionable items considered;
37 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
38 SECTION 29. IC 27-1-44.6-12 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
39 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
40 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and
41 July 1 biennially thereafter, the advisory board shall submit a
42 report to the executive director of the legislative services agency,
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1 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
2 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
3 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
4 (1) official action taken; and
5 (2) actionable items considered;
6 by the advisory board during the preceding two (2) years.
7 SECTION 30. IC 33-33-49-13.1, AS ADDED BY P.L.245-2017,
8 SECTION 8, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
9 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13.1. (a) As used in this chapter:
10 (1) "close relative" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-23-11-2;
11 and
12 (2) "committee" refers to the Marion County judicial selection
13 committee established by subsection (b).
14 (b) The Marion County judicial selection committee is established
15 to:
16 (1) select nominees for the court; and
17 (2) make recommendations to the voters concerning the retention
18 of a judge on the court.
19 (c) The committee consists of the following fourteen (14) members:
20 (1) Four (4) members who reside in Marion County, appointed as
21 follows:
22 (A) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of
23 representatives.
24 (B) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
25 house of representatives.
26 (C) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore
27 of the senate.
28 (D) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
29 senate.
30 A person appointed under this subdivision may not be a member
31 of the general assembly.
32 (2) An attorney who resides in Marion County and practices
33 primarily in the area of criminal law, appointed by the president
34 of the Indianapolis bar association.
35 (3) An attorney who resides in Marion County and practices
36 primarily in the area of criminal law, appointed by the president
37 of the Marion County bar association.
38 (4) An attorney who resides in Marion County, appointed by the
39 president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
40 (5) An attorney who resides in Marion County, appointed by the
41 president of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana.
42 (6) Two (2) members appointed by the chairperson of each major
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1 political party (as defined by IC 3-5-2-30(2)) in Marion County.
2 Each of the four (4) members appointed under this subdivision
3 must reside in Marion County and must reflect the diversity and
4 makeup of Marion County.
5 (7) The chief judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals or a designee
6 of the chief judge who is a judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals.
7 The chief judge or chief judge's designee serves as the vice
8 chairperson of the committee ex officio.
9 (8) The chief justice of Indiana or a designee of the chief justice
10 who is a justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. The chief justice
11 or chief justice's designee serves as the chairperson of the
12 committee ex officio.
13 (d) If a member of the committee is employed by a law firm, no
14 other person employed by the same law firm may be appointed to the
15 committee.
16 (e) A member of the committee may not be:
17 (1) a current or former judge of the Marion superior or circuit
18 court;
19 (2) a current or former judicial officer appointed by the Marion
20 superior or circuit court;
21 (3) a current or former employee of the Marion superior or circuit
22 court; or
23 (4) a close relative of anyone described in subdivision (1), (2), or
24 (3).
25 This subsection does not apply to a member appointed under
26 subsection (c)(7) or (c)(8).
27 (f) All attorney members of the committee must be in active and
28 good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.
29 (g) Each member of the committee who is not an ex officio member
30 serves a four (4) year term, beginning on July 1, 2017, and ending on
31 June 30, 2021. A member of the committee may be reappointed for one
32 (1) or more additional four (4) year terms. If a member is appointed to
33 fill a vacancy, the member serves during the unexpired term of the
34 member's predecessor and may be reappointed for one (1) or more
35 additional four (4) year terms.
36 (h) If a vacancy exists on the committee, the appointing authority
37 who appointed the former member whose position has become vacant
38 shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
39 (i) An ex officio member of the committee ceases to be a member
40 of the committee at the time the person no longer holds the office that
41 entitles the person to be a member of the committee.
42 (j) A member of the committee described in subsection (c)(1)
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1 through (c)(6) who no longer resides in Marion County is considered
2 to have resigned from the committee. A member of the committee who
3 no longer resides in Marion County shall notify the chairperson in
4 writing of the member's change in residence.
5 (k) A quorum consists of nine (9) members of the committee.
6 (l) The affirmative votes of nine (9) members of the committee are
7 required for the committee to take official action with respect to any
8 candidate for judicial office.
9 (m) The committee shall:
10 (1) nominate judicial candidates for the court in accordance with
11 section 13.4 of this chapter; and
12 (2) make recommendations concerning retention in accordance
13 with section 13.7 of this chapter.
14 (n) The committee meets upon the call of the chairperson.
15 (o) The committee shall meet in the Indiana statehouse or in any
16 other appropriate location in Marion County, as determined by the
17 chairperson.
18 (p) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (q) or otherwise
19 provided in this chapter, the committee may adopt its own policies and
20 operating procedures. The policies and procedures must comply with
21 IC 5-14-1.5 (the open door law) and this chapter, and must include
22 procedures by which eligible candidates for a vacancy on the court may
23 submit their names to the committee. The policies and procedures are
24 public records, and the meetings of the committee at which the policies
25 and procedures are considered for initial adoption or amendment must
26 be publicly announced and open to the public. Applications of
27 candidates for judicial appointment are public records.
28 (q) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-1.5-2, the committee is a public agency
29 for the purposes of IC 5-14-1.5. The committee may meet in executive
30 session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 for the consideration of a candidate for
31 appointment to or retention on the court if:
32 (1) notice of the executive session is given in the manner
33 prescribed by IC 5-14-1.5-5; and
34 (2) all interviews of candidates are conducted at meetings open to
35 the public.
36 (r) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-3-4, all public records (as defined in
37 IC 5-14-3-2) of the committee are subject to IC 5-14-3-3, including
38 records described in IC 5-14-3-4(b)(12). However, the following
39 records are excepted from public inspection and copying at the
40 discretion of the committee:
41 (1) Personnel files of committee employees and members and
42 files of applicants for employment with the committee to the
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1 extent permitted under IC 5-14-3-4(b)(8).
2 (2) Records specifically prepared for discussion or developed
3 during discussion in an executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1,
4 unless the records are prepared for use in the consideration of a
5 candidate for retention or judicial appointment.
6 (3) Investigatory records prepared for the committee until:
7 (A) the records are considered in connection with the
8 consideration of a candidate;
9 (B) the records are publicly discussed by the committee in
10 connection with the consideration of a candidate;
11 (C) a candidate elects to have the records released by the
12 committee; or
13 (D) the committee elects to release the records that the
14 committee considers appropriate in response to publicly
15 disseminated statements relating to the activities or actions of
16 the committee;
17 whichever occurs first.
18 (4) The work product of an attorney (as defined in IC 5-14-3-2)
19 representing the committee.
20 (s) When an event described by subsection (r)(3) occurs, the
21 investigatory record becomes available for public inspection and
22 copying under IC 5-14-3-3.
23 (t) A former member of the committee may not be nominated as a
24 judge of the court if the person has served as a member of the
25 committee within the previous five (5) years.
26 (u) 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 31. IC 33-40-5-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.111-2024,
35 SECTION 7, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
36 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall do the following:
37 (1) Make recommendations to the supreme court concerning
38 standards for indigent defense services provided for defendants
39 against whom the state has sought the death sentence under
40 IC 35-50-2-9, including the following:
41 (A) Determining indigency and eligibility for legal
42 representation.
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1 (B) Selection and qualifications of attorneys to represent
2 indigent defendants at public expense.
3 (C) Determining conflicts of interest.
4 (D) Investigative, clerical, and other support services
5 necessary to provide adequate legal representation.
6 (2) Adopt guidelines and standards for indigent defense services
7 under which the counties will be eligible for reimbursement under
8 IC 33-40-6, including the following:
9 (A) Determining indigency and the eligibility for legal
10 representation.
11 (B) The issuance and enforcement of orders requiring the
12 defendant to pay for the costs of court appointed legal
13 representation under IC 33-40-3.
14 (C) The use and expenditure of funds in the county
15 supplemental public defender services fund established under
16 IC 33-40-3-1.
17 (D) Qualifications of attorneys to represent indigent
18 defendants at public expense.
19 (E) Compensation rates for salaried, contractual, and assigned
20 counsel.
21 (F) Minimum and maximum caseloads of public defender
22 offices and contract attorneys.
23 (G) Requirements concerning the creation and operation of a
24 multicounty public defender's office created under an
25 interlocal agreement as described in IC 33-40-7-3.5.
26 (3) Make recommendations concerning the delivery of indigent
27 defense services in Indiana, including the funding and delivery of
28 indigent defense services for juveniles.
29 (4) Make an annual report to the governor, the general assembly,
30 and the supreme court on the operation of the public defense fund.
31 (5) Make a report not later than December 1, 2029, to the
32 legislative council and the budget committee concerning the up
33 to forty percent (40%) reimbursement from the public defense
34 fund for indigent defense services for misdemeanor cases under
35 IC 33-40-6-4(d), IC 33-40-6-5(c), and IC 33-40-7-11(d).
36 (6) On or before July 1, 2031, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
37 the commission shall submit a report to the executive director
38 of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
39 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
40 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
41 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
42 (A) official action taken; and
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1 (B) actionable items considered;
2 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
3 (b) The commission must provide data and statistics concerning
4 how the reimbursement has impacted attorney appointment rates, jail
5 population, trial rates, and case outcomes in the report under subsection
6 (a)(5).
7 (c) The report to the general assembly under subsection (a)(4) and
8 to the legislative council under subsection (a)(5) must be in an
9 electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
10 (d) The commission shall not:
11 (1) receive any additional appropriations from the general
12 assembly for misdemeanor reimbursement; or
13 (2) reimburse a county other than a county described in
14 IC 33-40-6-4(d) for misdemeanor reimbursement;
15 before July 1, 2029.
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COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Government and Regulatory
Reform, to which was referred House Bill 1272, has had the same
under consideration and begs leave to report the same back to the
House with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
Page 1, line 16, delete "or".
Page 2, line 1, delete "." and insert "; or".
Page 2, between lines 1 and 2, begin a new line block indented and
insert:
"(9) the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission
established by IC 12-28-1-6.".
Page 18, delete lines 26 through 36.
Renumber all SECTIONS consecutively.
and when so amended that said bill do pass.
(Reference is to HB 1272 as introduced.)
MILLER D
Committee Vote: yeas 11, nays 0.
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