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	1	+	EH1272.1
	2	+	March 28, 2025
	3	+	ENGROSSED
	4	+	HOUSE BILL No. 1272
	5	+	_____
	6	+	DIGEST OF HB 1272 (Updated March 26, 2025 2:08 pm - DI 137)
	7	+	Citations Affected: IC 1-1; IC 2-5; IC 4-13; IC 4-23; IC 4-37;
	8	+	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;
	9	+	IC 12-15; IC 12-17.2; IC 14-20; IC 14-25; IC 16-21; IC 20-19;
	10	+	IC 20-38; IC 21-47; IC 25-26; IC 27-1; IC 33-33; IC 33-40.
	11	+	Synopsis: Commission, committee, and board administration.
	12	+	Provides that, on or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
	13	+	thereafter, a committee that: (1) is established by the Indiana Code; (2)
	14	+	contains at least one member of the general assembly; (3) is authorized
	15	+	to exist for at least two years; and (4) does not have any reporting
	16	+	requirement to the executive branch, judicial branch, or the general
	17	+	(Continued next page)
	18	+	Effective: July 1, 2025.
	19	+	Miller D, O'Brien, Bartels
	20	+	(SENATE SPONSOR — BUCK)
	21	+	January 13, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory
	22	+	Reform.
	23	+	February 3, 2025, amended, reported — Do Pass.
	24	+	February 6, 2025, read second time, ordered engrossed.
	25	+	February 7, 2025, engrossed.
	26	+	February 10, 2025, read third time, passed. Yeas 90, nays 1.
	27	+	SENATE ACTION
	28	+	March 3, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Public Policy.
	29	+	March 27, 2025, amended, reported favorably — Do Pass.
	30	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 Digest Continued
	31	+	assembly; shall submit a report to the executive director of the
	32	+	legislative services agency for review by the interim committee on
	33	+	government. Provides that the report shall describe: (1) official action
	34	+	taken; and (2) actionable items considered by the committee during the
	35	+	preceding two years. Provides, that in even-numbered years, the interim
	36	+	committee on government shall review the reports. Repeals the sepsis
	37	+	treatment guideline task force. Provides that the statutes creating the
	38	+	Interstate Rail Passenger Network Compact (compact) expire July 1,
	39	+	2026. Requires the governor to give notice to each state, if any, that is
	40	+	a party to the compact that the state of Indiana is withdrawing from the
	41	+	compact. Requires the governor to certify before January 1, 2026, with
	42	+	respect to the compact, that notice either: (1) has been given regarding
	43	+	Indiana's withdrawal from the compact; or (2) was not required to be
	44	+	given because there are no other party states to which to give notice.
	45	+	Makes conforming amendments.
	46	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 March 28, 2025
1	47		First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
2	48		PRINTING CODE. Amendments: Whenever an existing statute (or a section of the Indiana
3	49		Constitution) is being amended, the text of the existing provision will appear in this style type,
4	50		additions will appear in this style type, and deletions will appear in this style type.
5	51		Additions: Whenever a new statutory provision is being enacted (or a new constitutional
6	52		provision adopted), the text of the new provision will appear in this style type. Also, the
7	53		word NEW will appear in that style type in the introductory clause of each SECTION that adds
8	54		a new provision to the Indiana Code or the Indiana Constitution.
9	55		Conflict reconciliation: Text in a statute in this style type or this style type reconciles conflicts
10	56		between statutes enacted by the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
11		-	HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1272
12		-	AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning general provisions.
	57	+	ENGROSSED
	58	+	HOUSE BILL No. 1272
	59	+	A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
	60	+	general provisions.
13	61		Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
14		-	SECTION 1. IC 1-1-15.5-4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
15		-	AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
16		-	1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to:
17		-	(1) the governor's workforce cabinet established by
18		-	IC 4-3-27-3;
19		-	(2) the budget committee established by IC 4-12-1-3;
20		-	(3) the simplified sales and use tax agreement entered into in
21		-	accordance with IC 6-2.5-11-5;
22		-	(4) the Indiana state board of education established by
23		-	IC 20-19-2-2.1;
24		-	(5) the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
25		-	board established by IC 20-21-3-1;
26		-	(6) the Indiana School for the Deaf board established by
27		-	IC 20-22-3-1;
28		-	(7) a county redistricting commission established under
29		-	IC 36-2-2-4;
30		-	(8) an economic enhancement district board established under
31		-	IC 36-7-40-5; or
32		-	(9) the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission
33		-	established by IC 12-28-1-6.
34		-	(b) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
35		-	a committee that:
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37		-	(1) is established by the Indiana Code;
38		-	(2) contains at least one (1) member of the general assembly,
39		-	other than a legislative standing committee or an interim
40		-	study committee under IC 2-5;
41		-	(3) is authorized to exist for at least two (2) years; and
42		-	(4) does not have an annual reporting requirement, other than
43		-	the requirements provided in this section, to the executive
44		-	branch, judicial branch, or the general assembly;
45		-	shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative
46		-	services agency in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 for review
47		-	by the interim committee on government in accordance with
48		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
49		-	(c) The report under subsection (b) shall describe:
50		-	(1) official action taken; and
51		-	(2) actionable items considered;
52		-	by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
53		-	SECTION 2. IC 2-5-1.3-13, AS AMENDED BY P.L.9-2024,
54		-	SECTION 6, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
55		-	JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13. (a) A study committee shall study the issues
56		-	assigned by the legislative council that are within the subject matter for
57		-	the study committee, as described in section 4 of this chapter.
58		-	(b) In addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the
59		-	interim study committee on roads and transportation shall advise the
60		-	bureau of motor vehicles regarding the suitability of a special group (as
61		-	defined in IC 9-13-2-170) to receive a special group recognition license
62		-	plate for the special group (as defined in IC 9-13-2-170) for the first
63		-	time under IC 9-18.5-12-4 and the suitability of a special group (as
64		-	defined in IC 9-13-2-170) to continue participating in the special group
65		-	recognition license plate program under IC 9-18.5-12-5.
66		-	(c) In addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the
67		-	interim study committee on corrections and criminal code shall review
68		-	current trends with respect to criminal behavior, sentencing,
69		-	incarceration, and treatment and may:
70		-	(1) identify particular needs of the criminal justice system that can
71		-	be addressed by legislation; and
72		-	(2) prepare legislation to address the particular needs found by the
73		-	committee.
74		-	(d) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
75		-	under subsection (a), the interim study committee on courts and the
76		-	judiciary shall review, consider, and make recommendations
77		-	concerning all requests for new courts, new judicial officers, and
78		-	changes in jurisdiction of existing courts. A request under this
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80		-	subsection must include at least the following information to receive
81		-	full consideration by the committee:
82		-	(1) The level of community support for the change, including
83		-	support from the local fiscal body.
84		-	(2) The results of a survey that shall be conducted by the county
85		-	requesting the change, sampling members of the bar, members of
86		-	the judiciary, and local officials to determine needs and concerns
87		-	of existing courts.
88		-	(3) Whether the county is already using a judge or magistrate
89		-	from an overserved area of the judicial district.
90		-	(4) The relative severity of need based on the most recent
91		-	weighted caseload measurement system report published by the
92		-	office of judicial administration.
93		-	(5) Whether the county is using any problem solving court as
94		-	described in IC 33-23-16-11, and, if so, the list of problem solving
95		-	courts established in the county, and any evaluation of the impact
96		-	of the problem solving courts on the overall judicial caseload.
97		-	(6) A description of the:
98		-	(A) county's population growth in the ten (10) years before the
99		-	date of the request; and
100		-	(B) projected population growth in the county for the ten (10)
101		-	years after the date of the request, to the extent available;
102		-	and any documentation to support the information provided under
103		-	this subdivision.
104		-	(7) A description of the county's use of pre-incarceration
105		-	diversion services and post-incarceration reentry services in an
106		-	effort to decrease recidivism.
107		-	(8) If the request is a request for a new court or new courts, an
108		-	acknowledgment from the county fiscal body (as defined in
109		-	IC 36-1-2-6) with the funding sources and estimated costs the
110		-	county intends to pay toward the county's part of the operating
111		-	costs associated with the new court or new courts.
112		-	The office of judicial administration shall post the list of required
113		-	information provided under this subsection on its website.
114		-	(e) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
115		-	under subsection (a), the interim study committee on courts and the
116		-	judiciary shall review the most recent weighted caseload measurement
117		-	system report published by the office of judicial administration and do
118		-	the following:
119		-	(1) Identify each county in which the number of courts or judicial
120		-	officers exceeds the number used by the county in that report
121		-	year.
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123		-	(2) Determine the number of previous report years in which the
124		-	number of courts or judicial officers in a county identified in
125		-	subdivision (1) exceeded the number used by the county in that
126		-	particular report year.
127		-	(3) Make a recommendation on whether the number of courts or
128		-	judicial officers in the county should be decreased.
129		-	The office of judicial administration shall post a list of the number of
130		-	courts or judicial officers used in each county for each report year, and
131		-	the number of years in which the number of courts or judicial officers
132		-	in the county has exceeded the number used by the county, on its
133		-	website.
134		-	(f) In addition to studying the issues assigned under subsection (a),
135		-	the interim study committee on child services shall:
136		-	(1) review the annual reports submitted by:
137		-	(A) each local child fatality review team under IC 16-49-3-7;
138		-	(B) the statewide child fatality review committee under
139		-	IC 16-49-4-11; and
140		-	(C) the department of child services under IC 31-25-2-24;
141		-	during the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period, and
142		-	may make recommendations regarding changes in policies or
143		-	statutes to improve child safety; and
144		-	(2) report to the legislative council before November 1 of each
145		-	interim, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the results of:
146		-	(A) the committee's review under subdivision (1); and
147		-	(B) the committee's study of any issue assigned to the
148		-	committee under subsection (a).
149		-	(g) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
150		-	under subsection (a), the interim study committee on government shall
151		-	do the following:
152		-	(1) Determine whether a group has met in the immediately
153		-	preceding two (2) years.
154		-	(2) Review reports submitted to the committee in accordance
155		-	with IC 1-1-15.5-4.
156		-	(2) (3) Identify all interstate compacts that have been fully
157		-	operational for at least two (2) years to which the state is a party.
158		-	(3) (4) Consider whether to:
159		-	(A) remain a party to; or
160		-	(B) withdraw from;
161		-	each interstate compact.
162		-	(4) (5) If the committee determines that the state should withdraw
163		-	from an interstate compact, identify the steps needed to withdraw.
164		-	(5) (6) Report before November 1 to the legislative council, in an
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166		-	electronic format under IC 5-14-6 the committee's:
167		-	(A) recommendations for proposed legislation to repeal
168		-	groups:
169		-	(i) that have not met during the immediately preceding two
170		-	(2) years; and
171		-	(ii) after reviewing a group's report under subdivision
172		-	(2); and
173		-	(B) findings and recommendations regarding the interstate
174		-	compacts.
175		-	As used in this subsection, "group" refers to an authority, a board, a
176		-	commission, a committee, a council, a delegate, a foundation, a panel,
177		-	or a task force that is established by statute, has at least one (1)
178		-	legislator assigned to it, and is not staffed by the legislative services
179		-	agency.
180		-	SECTION 3. IC 4-13-16.5-2, AS AMENDED BY P.L.104-2024,
181		-	SECTION 45, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
182		-	JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 2. (a) There is established a governor's
183		-	commission on supplier diversity. The commission shall consist of the
184		-	following members:
185		-	(1) A governor's designee, who shall serve as chairperson of the
186		-	commission.
187		-	(2) The commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation,
188		-	or the economic opportunity director of the Indiana department of
189		-	transportation if the commissioner of the Indiana department of
190		-	transportation so designates.
191		-	(3) The chairperson of the board of the Indiana economic
192		-	development corporation or the chairperson's designee.
193		-	(4) The commissioner of the department of administration.
194		-	(5) Nine (9) individuals with demonstrated capabilities in
195		-	business and industry, especially minority business enterprises,
196		-	women's business enterprises, and veteran owned small
197		-	businesses, appointed by the governor from the following
198		-	geographical areas of the state:
199		-	(A) Three (3) from the northern one-third (1/3) of the state.
200		-	(B) Three (3) from the central one-third (1/3) of the state.
201		-	(C) Three (3) from the southern one-third (1/3) of the state.
202		-	(6) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, no more
203		-	than one (1) from the same political party, appointed by the
204		-	speaker of the house of representatives to serve in a nonvoting
205		-	advisory capacity.
206		-	(7) Two (2) members of the senate, no more than one (1) from the
207		-	same political party, appointed by the president pro tempore of
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209		-	the senate to serve in a nonvoting advisory capacity.
210		-	(8) The deputy commissioner of the department of administration,
211		-	who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
212		-	Not more than six (6) of the ten (10) members appointed or designated
213		-	by the governor may be of the same political party. Members of the
214		-	commission serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may
215		-	be reappointed to successive terms. Subject to subsection (b), members
216		-	of the commission appointed under subdivision (1) and subdivision (5)
217		-	shall serve four (4) year terms. Members of the general assembly
218		-	appointed to the commission serve two (2) year terms that expire June
219		-	30 of an odd-numbered year. A vacancy occurs if a legislative member
220		-	leaves office for any reason. Any vacancy on the commission shall be
221		-	filled in the same manner as the original appointment. An individual
222		-	appointed to fill a vacancy serves on the commission for the remainder
223		-	of the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.
224		-	(b) The terms of the members appointed under subsection (a)(1) or
225		-	(a)(5) expire as follows:
226		-	(1) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(5)(A),
227		-	June 30, 2025, and every fourth year thereafter.
228		-	(2) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(5)(B) or
229		-	(a)(5)(C), June 30, 2027, and every fourth year thereafter.
230		-	(c) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is
231		-	entitled to the following:
232		-	(1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
233		-	(2) Reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses, and other
234		-	expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties
235		-	as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and in the state travel policies and
236		-	procedures established by the Indiana department of
237		-	administration and approved by the budget agency.
238		-	The department shall pay expenses incurred under this subsection from
239		-	amounts appropriated for the operating expenses of the department of
240		-	administration.
241		-	(d) Each legislative member of the commission is entitled to receive
242		-	the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances established by the
243		-	legislative council and paid to members of the general assembly
244		-	serving on interim study committees. The allowances specified in this
245		-	subsection shall be paid by the legislative services agency from the
246		-	amounts appropriated for that purpose.
247		-	(e) A member of the commission who is a state employee is not
248		-	entitled to any of the following:
249		-	(1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
250		-	(2) Reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
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252		-	IC 4-13-1-4.
253		-	(3) Other expenses actually incurred in connection with the
254		-	member's duties.
255		-	(f) The commission shall meet at least four (4) times each year at
256		-	the call of the chairperson.
257		-	(g) The duties of the commission shall include but not be limited to
258		-	the following:
259		-	(1) Identify minority business enterprises, women's business
260		-	enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses in the state.
261		-	(2) Assess the needs of minority business enterprises, women's
262		-	business enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses.
263		-	(3) Initiate aggressive programs to assist minority business
264		-	enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
265		-	small businesses in obtaining state contracts.
266		-	(4) Give special publicity to procurement, bidding, and qualifying
267		-	procedures.
268		-	(5) Include minority business enterprises, women's business
269		-	enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses on solicitation
270		-	mailing lists.
271		-	(6) Evaluate the competitive differences between qualified
272		-	minority or women's nonprofit corporations and other than
273		-	qualified minority or women's nonprofit corporations and veteran
274		-	owned small businesses that offer similar services and make
275		-	recommendation to the department on policy changes necessary
276		-	to ensure fair competition among minority business enterprises,
277		-	women's business enterprises, and veteran owned small
278		-	businesses.
279		-	(7) Define the duties, goals, and objectives of the deputy
280		-	commissioner of the department as created under this chapter to
281		-	assure compliance by all state agencies, separate bodies corporate
282		-	and politic, and state educational institutions with state and
283		-	federal legislation and policy concerning the awarding of
284		-	contracts (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this chapter
285		-	or any other law, contracts of state educational institutions) to
286		-	minority business enterprises, women's business enterprises, and
287		-	veteran owned small businesses.
288		-	(8) Establish annual goals:
289		-	(A) for the use of minority and women's business enterprises;
290		-	and
291		-	(B) derived from a statistical analysis of utilization study of
292		-	state contracts (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this
293		-	chapter or any other law, contracts of state educational
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295		-	institutions) that are required to be updated every five (5)
296		-	years.
297		-	(9) Prepare a review of the commission and the various affected
298		-	departments of government to be submitted to the governor and
299		-	the legislative council on March 1 and October 1 of each year,
300		-	evaluating progress made in the areas defined in this subsection.
301		-	(10) Ensure that the statistical analysis required under this
302		-	section:
303		-	(A) is based on goals for participation of minority business
304		-	enterprises established in Richmond v. Croson, 488 U.S. 469
305		-	(1989);
306		-	(B) includes information on both contracts and subcontracts
307		-	(including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this chapter or any
308		-	other law, contracts and subcontracts of state educational
309		-	institutions); and
310		-	(C) uses data on the combined capacity of minority business
311		-	enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
312		-	small businesses in Indiana and not just regional data.
313		-	(11) Establish annual goals for the use of minority business
314		-	enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
315		-	small businesses for any contract that:
316		-	(A) will be paid for in whole or in part with state grant funds;
317		-	and
318		-	(B) involves the use of real property of a unit.
319		-	(12) Ensure compliance with the establishment and evaluation of
320		-	the annual goal for veteran owned small businesses established in
321		-	section 3.5 of this chapter.
322		-	(h) The department shall direct contractors to demonstrate a good
323		-	faith effort to meet the annual participation goals established under
324		-	subsection (g)(11). The good faith effort shall be demonstrated by
325		-	contractors using the repository of certified firms created under section
326		-	3 of this chapter or a similar repository maintained by a unit.
327		-	(i) The department shall adopt rules of ethics under IC 4-22-2 for
328		-	commission members other than commission members appointed
329		-	under subsection (a)(6) or (a)(7).
330		-	(j) The department of administration shall furnish administrative
331		-	support and staff as is necessary for the effective operation of the
332		-	commission.
333		-	(k) The commission shall advise the department on developing a
334		-	statement, to be included in all applications for and agreements
335		-	governing grants made with state funds, stating the importance of the
336		-	use of minority business enterprises, women's business enterprises, and
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338		-	veteran owned small businesses in fulfilling the purposes of the grant.
339		-	(l) For purposes of subsections (g)(11) and (h), "unit" means a
340		-	county, city, town, township, or school corporation.
341		-	(m) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
342		-	the commission shall submit a report to the executive director of
343		-	the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
344		-	IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
345		-	accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
346		-	shall describe:
347		-	(1) official action taken; and
348		-	(2) actionable items considered;
349		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
350		-	SECTION 4. IC 4-23-7.2-21, AS ADDED BY P.L.77-2017,
351		-	SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
352		-	JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 21. (a) An advisory committee is established to
353		-	advise the historical bureau in establishing an oral history of the
354		-	general assembly under section 20 of this chapter. The committee
355		-	consists of the following eight (8) members:
356		-	(1) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
357		-	speaker of the house of representatives.
358		-	(2) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
359		-	minority leader of the house of representatives.
360		-	(3) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
361		-	president pro tempore of the senate.
362		-	(4) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
363		-	minority leader of the senate.
364		-	(5) Four (4) members appointed by the governor as follows:
365		-	(A) One (1) member nominated by the Indiana library and
366		-	historical board.
367		-	(B) One (1) member nominated by the Indiana Historical
368		-	Society.
369		-	(C) One (1) member nominated by the Center for the Study of
370		-	History and Memory at Indiana University.
371		-	(D) One (1) member nominated by the board of trustees of The
372		-	History Museum in South Bend.
373		-	(b) The following apply to the governor's appointments under
374		-	subsection (a)(5):
375		-	(1) Not more than two (2) members appointed by the governor
376		-	may be members of the same political party.
377		-	(2) The appointments must be made so that the northern, central,
378		-	and southern regions of Indiana are represented on the committee.
379		-	(c) Members of the committee serve at the pleasure of the
380		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 10
381		-	appointing authority. If a vacancy occurs on the committee, the
382		-	appointing authority that appointed the member whose position is
383		-	vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy. An individual
384		-	appointed to fill a vacancy must have the qualifications that a member
385		-	appointed by the appointing authority must have.
386		-	(d) The:
387		-	(1) chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the
388		-	vice-chairman, shall designate the chair; and
389		-	(2) vice-chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the
390		-	chairman, shall designate a vice-chair;
391		-	of the committee from among the legislative members of the
392		-	committee. The chair and vice-chair of the committee serve at the
393		-	pleasure of the appointing authority.
394		-	(e) Each member of the committee is entitled to receive the same
395		-	per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to individuals who serve
396		-	as legislative and lay members, respectively, of interim study
397		-	committees established by the legislative council.
398		-	(f) The historical bureau shall provide staff support to the
399		-	committee.
400		-	(g) Expenses incurred by the committee to carry out its functions
401		-	must be paid from appropriations to the Indiana library and historical
402		-	board.
403		-	(h) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
404		-	the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the
405		-	legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
406		-	for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
407		-	with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
408		-	(1) official action taken; and
409		-	(2) actionable items considered;
410		-	by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
411		-	SECTION 5. IC 4-23-24.1-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
412		-	CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
413		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and
414		-	July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
415		-	to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
416		-	electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
417		-	committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
418		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
419		-	(1) official action taken; and
420		-	(2) actionable items considered;
421		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
422		-	SECTION 6. IC 4-23-28-3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
423		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 11
424		-	FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 3. (a) The commission
425		-	shall do the following:
426		-	(1) Identify and research issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino
427		-	communities.
428		-	(2) Promote cooperation and understanding between the
429		-	Hispanic/Latino communities and other communities throughout
430		-	Indiana.
431		-	(3) Report to the legislative council in an electronic format under
432		-	IC 5-14-6 and to the governor concerning Hispanic/Latino issues,
433		-	including the following:
434		-	(A) Conditions causing exclusion of Hispanics/Latinos from
435		-	the larger Indiana community.
436		-	(B) Measures to stimulate job skill training and related
437		-	workforce development.
438		-	(C) Measures to sustain cultural diversity while improving
439		-	race and ethnic relations.
440		-	(D) Public awareness of issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino
441		-	communities.
442		-	(E) Measures that could facilitate easier access to state and
443		-	local government services by Hispanics/Latinos.
444		-	(F) Challenges and opportunities arising out of the growth of
445		-	the Hispanic/Latino population.
446		-	(4) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
447		-	submit a report to the executive director of the legislative
448		-	services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for
449		-	review by the interim committee on government in
450		-	accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The
451		-	report shall describe:
452		-	(A) official action taken; and
453		-	(B) actionable items considered;
454		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
455		-	(b) The commission may study other topics:
456		-	(1) as assigned by the governor;
457		-	(2) as assigned by the legislative council; or
458		-	(3) as directed by the commission's chairperson.
459		-	SECTION 7. IC 4-23-32-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
460		-	AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
461		-	1, 2025]: Sec. 9. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
462		-	thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
463		-	director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
464		-	under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
465		-	government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
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467		-	The report shall describe:
468		-	(1) official action taken; and
469		-	(2) actionable items considered;
470		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
471		-	SECTION 8. IC 4-37-3-7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
472		-	AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
473		-	1, 2025]: Sec. 7. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
474		-	thereafter, the board shall submit a report to the executive director
475		-	of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
476		-	IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
477		-	accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
478		-	shall describe:
479		-	(1) official action taken; and
480		-	(2) actionable items considered;
481		-	by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
482		-	SECTION 9. IC 5-26-2-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
483		-	AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
484		-	1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
485		-	thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
486		-	director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
487		-	under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
488		-	government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
489		-	The report shall describe:
490		-	(1) official action taken; and
491		-	(2) actionable items considered;
492		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
493		-	SECTION 10. IC 6-1.1-20.3-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.42-2024,
494		-	SECTION 67, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
495		-	JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) The distressed unit appeal board is
496		-	established.
497		-	(b) The distressed unit appeal board consists of the following
498		-	members:
499		-	(1) The director of the office of management and budget or the
500		-	director's designee. The director or the director's designee shall
501		-	serve as chairperson of the distressed unit appeal board.
502		-	(2) The commissioner of the department of local government
503		-	finance or the commissioner's designee.
504		-	(3) The state examiner of the state board of accounts or the state
505		-	examiner's designee.
506		-	(4) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee.
507		-	(5) An individual appointed by the governor to serve a four (4)
508		-	year term that expires December 31, 2025, and each fourth year
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510		-	thereafter.
511		-	(6) A member of the house of representatives appointed by the
512		-	speaker of the house of representatives, who shall serve as a
513		-	nonvoting member.
514		-	(7) A member of the senate appointed by the president pro
515		-	tempore of the senate, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
516		-	(8) A member of the house of representatives appointed by the
517		-	minority leader of the house of representatives who shall serve as
518		-	a nonvoting member.
519		-	(9) A member of the senate appointed by the minority leader of
520		-	the senate who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
521		-	The members appointed under subdivisions (6) through (9) serve two
522		-	(2) year terms that expire June 30 of each odd-numbered year.
523		-	Members appointed under subdivisions (5) through (9) serve at the
524		-	pleasure of the appointing authority and may be reappointed to
525		-	successive terms.
526		-	(c) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled
527		-	to reimbursement for:
528		-	(1) mileage and traveling expenses as provided under
529		-	IC 4-13-1-4; and
530		-	(2) other expenses actually incurred in connection with the
531		-	member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
532		-	established by the Indiana department of administration and
533		-	approved by the budget agency.
534		-	(d) Each member of the board who is a member of the general
535		-	assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
536		-	allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees.
537		-	Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this section shall
538		-	be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the
539		-	legislative services agency.
540		-	(e) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled to
541		-	reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4
542		-	and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's
543		-	duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by
544		-	the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget
545		-	agency.
546		-	(f) Expenses paid under subsections (c) and (e) shall be paid from
547		-	appropriations made to the board.
548		-	(g) A vacancy on the board shall be filled by the appropriate
549		-	appointing authority. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves
550		-	for the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.
551		-	(h) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
552		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 14
553		-	the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
554		-	legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
555		-	for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
556		-	with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
557		-	(1) official action taken; and
558		-	(2) actionable items considered;
559		-	by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
560		-	SECTION 11. IC 8-1-1.5-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
561		-	AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
562		-	1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
563		-	thereafter, the committee shall submit a report to the executive
564		-	director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
565		-	under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
566		-	government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
567		-	The report shall describe:
568		-	(1) official action taken; and
569		-	(2) actionable items considered;
570		-	by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
571		-	SECTION 12. IC 8-3-21-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
572		-	AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
573		-	1, 2025]: Sec. 10. (a) Before January 1, 2026, the governor shall
574		-	give notice under section 8 of this chapter to each other party state,
575		-	if any, as required by the compact, that the State of Indiana
576		-	withdraws from the compact, effective January 1, 2026.
577		-	(b) Before January 1, 2026, the governor shall certify to the
578		-	legislative council one (1) of the following:
579		-	(1) That the notice of withdrawal has been given to each party
580		-	state as is required by the compact.
581		-	(2) That notice was not required to be given because there are
582		-	not any other party states to which to give notice.
583		-	SECTION 13. IC 8-3-21-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
584		-	AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
585		-	1, 2025]: Sec. 11. This chapter expires July 1, 2026.
586		-	SECTION 14. IC 8-3-22-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
587		-	AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
588		-	1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
589		-	thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
590		-	director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
591		-	under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
592		-	government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
593		-	The report shall describe:
594		-	(1) official action taken; and
595		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 15
596		-	(2) actionable items considered;
597		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
598		-	SECTION 15. IC 8-14-15.1-7, AS AMENDED BY P.L.135-2022,
599		-	SECTION 20, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
600		-	JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 7. (a) The next level Indiana fund investment
601		-	board is established. The board consists of the following members:
602		-	(1) The secretary of commerce or the secretary's designee, who
603		-	shall serve as the chairperson of the board.
604		-	(2) The director of the office of management and budget or the
605		-	director's designee.
606		-	(3) Two (2) individuals appointed by the governor who have
607		-	experience and knowledge in investments.
608		-	(4) The treasurer of state or the treasurer's designee.
609		-	(5) One (1) individual appointed by the speaker of the house of
610		-	representatives who has experience and knowledge in venture
611		-	capital investments.
612		-	(6) One (1) individual appointed by the president pro tempore of
613		-	the senate who has experience and knowledge in venture capital
614		-	investments.
615		-	(b) The board shall serve as trustee of the trust and direct the
616		-	investment of the trust.
617		-	(c) The board shall adopt an investment policy in conformance with
618		-	section 8 of this chapter.
619		-	(d) The board shall hold regular meetings at least quarterly. The
620		-	board may hold special meetings at the call of the treasurer of state or
621		-	with a written request signed by at least two (2) members of the board.
622		-	(e) The board may hold its meetings at offices in Indiana that the
623		-	chairperson or the requesting members designate. All meetings must
624		-	be open to the public in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5. The board shall
625		-	keep a record of its proceedings.
626		-	(f) Five (5) members of the board constitute a quorum for the
627		-	transaction of business of the board. Each member of the board is
628		-	entitled to one (1) vote. A vote of at least five (5) members of the board
629		-	present is required for the board to adopt a resolution or take other
630		-	action at a regular or special meeting.
631		-	(g) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
632		-	the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
633		-	legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
634		-	for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
635		-	with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
636		-	(1) official action taken; and
637		-	(2) actionable items considered;
638		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 16
639		-	by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
640		-	SECTION 16. IC 10-19-8.1-13 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
641		-	CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
642		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13. On or before July 1, 2027, and
643		-	July 1 biennially thereafter, the council shall submit a report to the
644		-	executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic
645		-	format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
646		-	government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
647		-	The report shall describe:
648		-	(1) official action taken; and
649		-	(2) actionable items considered;
650		-	by the council during the preceding two (2) years.
651		-	SECTION 17. IC 11-13-4.5-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
652		-	CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
653		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 9. On or before July 1, 2027, and
654		-	July 1 biennially thereafter, the state council shall submit a report
655		-	to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
656		-	electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
657		-	committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
658		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
659		-	(1) official action taken; and
660		-	(2) actionable items considered;
661		-	by the state council during the preceding two (2) years.
662		-	SECTION 18. IC 12-8-6.5-14, AS ADDED BY P.L.180-2022(ss),
663		-	SECTION 13, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
664		-	JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "board" refers to
665		-	the doula reimbursement advisory board established by subsection (b).
666		-	(b) The doula reimbursement advisory board is established for the
667		-	purpose of making recommendations to the office of the secretary
668		-	regarding appropriate reimbursement methodologies for doula services.
669		-	(c) The board is comprised of the following members:
670		-	(1) Four (4) legislative members appointed as follows:
671		-	(A) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the president
672		-	pro tempore of the senate.
673		-	(B) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the minority
674		-	leader of the senate.
675		-	(C) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed
676		-	by the speaker of the house of representatives.
677		-	(D) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed
678		-	by the minority leader of the house of representatives.
679		-	(2) Nine (9) lay members appointed as follows, subject to
680		-	subsections (d) and (e):
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682		-	(A) One (1) member appointed by the governor.
683		-	(B) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore
684		-	of the senate.
685		-	(C) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
686		-	senate.
687		-	(D) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of
688		-	representatives.
689		-	(E) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
690		-	house of representatives.
691		-	(F) One (1) member appointed by the secretary.
692		-	(G) One (1) member appointed by the state health
693		-	commissioner.
694		-	(H) One (1) member appointed by the director of the
695		-	department of child services.
696		-	(I) One (1) member appointed by the chief operating officer of
697		-	the Indiana Minority Health Coalition.
698		-	(d) A lay member of the board must be a doula, doula administrator,
699		-	or other birthing professional.
700		-	(e) The lay membership of the board must be racially and ethnically
701		-	diverse.
702		-	(f) In making recommendations to the office of the secretary under
703		-	subsection (b), the board shall study and take into account doula
704		-	reimbursement methodologies used by other states.
705		-	(g) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
706		-	the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
707		-	legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
708		-	for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
709		-	with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
710		-	(1) official action taken; and
711		-	(2) actionable items considered;
712		-	by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
713		-	SECTION 19. IC 12-15-30.5-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
714		-	CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
715		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and
716		-	July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
717		-	to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
718		-	electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
719		-	committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
720		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
721		-	(1) official action taken; and
722		-	(2) actionable items considered;
723		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
724		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 18
725		-	SECTION 20. IC 12-15-33-12 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
726		-	CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
727		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and
728		-	July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
729		-	to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
730		-	electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
731		-	committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
732		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
733		-	(1) official action taken; and
734		-	(2) actionable items considered;
735		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
736		-	SECTION 21. IC 12-17.2-3.8-8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
737		-	CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
738		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 8. On or before July 1, 2027, and
739		-	July 1 biennially thereafter, the committee shall submit a report to
740		-	the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
741		-	electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
742		-	committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
743		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
744		-	(1) official action taken; and
745		-	(2) actionable items considered;
746		-	by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
747		-	SECTION 22. IC 14-20-15-14 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
748		-	CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
749		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 14. On or before July 1, 2027, and
750		-	July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
751		-	to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
752		-	electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
753		-	committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
754		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
755		-	(1) official action taken; and
756		-	(2) actionable items considered;
757		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
758		-	SECTION 23. IC 14-25-7-10, AS AMENDED BY P.L.127-2022,
759		-	SECTION 28, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
760		-	JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall administer this
761		-	chapter.
762		-	(b) The deputy director for the bureau of resource management shall
763		-	serve as technical secretary to the commission. The deputy director
764		-	shall perform the duties that are required by this chapter or that the
765		-	commission directs.
766		-	(c) The advisory council established by IC 14-9-6-1 shall serve in
767		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 19
768		-	an advisory capacity to the commission with respect to the
769		-	implementation of the commission's powers and duties, including the
770		-	drafting of rules and development of inventories, assessments, and
771		-	plans.
772		-	(d) For the time that the advisory council is involved in the drafting
773		-	of rules, the membership of the council shall be augmented as follows:
774		-	(1) Two (2) members of the senate, not more than one (1) of
775		-	whom may be of the same political party, shall be appointed for
776		-	a term of two (2) years by the president pro tempore of the senate.
777		-	(2) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, not more
778		-	than one (1) of whom may be of the same political party, shall be
779		-	appointed for a term of two (2) years by the speaker of the house
780		-	of representatives.
781		-	These members are entitled to travel expenses and a per diem
782		-	allowance as determined by the budget agency for members of boards
783		-	and commissions generally.
784		-	(e) The department shall provide professional, technical, and
785		-	clerical personnel, equipment, supplies, and support services
786		-	reasonably required to assist the commission in the exercise of the
787		-	commission's powers and duties under this chapter. The department
788		-	shall include money for this purpose in the regular operating budget
789		-	requests of the department.
790		-	(f) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
791		-	the advisory council shall submit a report to the executive director
792		-	of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
793		-	IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
794		-	accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
795		-	shall describe:
796		-	(1) official action taken; and
797		-	(2) actionable items considered;
798		-	by the advisory council during the preceding two (2) years.
799		-	SECTION 24. IC 16-21-14-3 IS REPEALED [EFFECTIVE JULY
	62	+	1 SECTION 1. IC 1-1-15.5-4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
	63	+	2 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
	64	+	3 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to:
	65	+	4 (1) the governor's workforce cabinet established by
	66	+	5 IC 4-3-27-3;
	67	+	6 (2) the budget committee established by IC 4-12-1-3;
	68	+	7 (3) the simplified sales and use tax agreement entered into in
	69	+	8 accordance with IC 6-2.5-11-5;
	70	+	9 (4) the Indiana state board of education established by
	71	+	10 IC 20-19-2-2.1;
	72	+	11 (5) the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
	73	+	12 board established by IC 20-21-3-1;
	74	+	13 (6) the Indiana School for the Deaf board established by
	75	+	14 IC 20-22-3-1;
	76	+	15 (7) a county redistricting commission established under
	77	+	16 IC 36-2-2-4;
	78	+	17 (8) an economic enhancement district board established under
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	80	+	1 IC 36-7-40-5; or
	81	+	2 (9) the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission
	82	+	3 established by IC 12-28-1-6.
	83	+	4 (b) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	84	+	5 a committee that:
	85	+	6 (1) is established by the Indiana Code;
	86	+	7 (2) contains at least one (1) member of the general assembly,
	87	+	8 other than a legislative standing committee or an interim
	88	+	9 study committee under IC 2-5;
	89	+	10 (3) is authorized to exist for at least two (2) years; and
	90	+	11 (4) does not have an annual reporting requirement, other than
	91	+	12 the requirements provided in this section, to the executive
	92	+	13 branch, judicial branch, or the general assembly;
	93	+	14 shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative
	94	+	15 services agency in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 for review
	95	+	16 by the interim committee on government in accordance with
	96	+	17 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
	97	+	18 (c) The report under subsection (b) shall describe:
	98	+	19 (1) official action taken; and
	99	+	20 (2) actionable items considered;
	100	+	21 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
	101	+	22 SECTION 2. IC 2-5-1.3-13, AS AMENDED BY P.L.9-2024,
	102	+	23 SECTION 6, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
	103	+	24 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13. (a) A study committee shall study the issues
	104	+	25 assigned by the legislative council that are within the subject matter for
	105	+	26 the study committee, as described in section 4 of this chapter.
	106	+	27 (b) In addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the
	107	+	28 interim study committee on roads and transportation shall advise the
	108	+	29 bureau of motor vehicles regarding the suitability of a special group (as
	109	+	30 defined in IC 9-13-2-170) to receive a special group recognition license
	110	+	31 plate for the special group (as defined in IC 9-13-2-170) for the first
	111	+	32 time under IC 9-18.5-12-4 and the suitability of a special group (as
	112	+	33 defined in IC 9-13-2-170) to continue participating in the special group
	113	+	34 recognition license plate program under IC 9-18.5-12-5.
	114	+	35 (c) In addition to the issues assigned under subsection (a), the
	115	+	36 interim study committee on corrections and criminal code shall review
	116	+	37 current trends with respect to criminal behavior, sentencing,
	117	+	38 incarceration, and treatment and may:
	118	+	39 (1) identify particular needs of the criminal justice system that can
	119	+	40 be addressed by legislation; and
	120	+	41 (2) prepare legislation to address the particular needs found by the
	121	+	42 committee.
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	123	+	1 (d) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
	124	+	2 under subsection (a), the interim study committee on courts and the
	125	+	3 judiciary shall review, consider, and make recommendations
	126	+	4 concerning all requests for new courts, new judicial officers, and
	127	+	5 changes in jurisdiction of existing courts. A request under this
	128	+	6 subsection must include at least the following information to receive
	129	+	7 full consideration by the committee:
	130	+	8 (1) The level of community support for the change, including
	131	+	9 support from the local fiscal body.
	132	+	10 (2) The results of a survey that shall be conducted by the county
	133	+	11 requesting the change, sampling members of the bar, members of
	134	+	12 the judiciary, and local officials to determine needs and concerns
	135	+	13 of existing courts.
	136	+	14 (3) Whether the county is already using a judge or magistrate
	137	+	15 from an overserved area of the judicial district.
	138	+	16 (4) The relative severity of need based on the most recent
	139	+	17 weighted caseload measurement system report published by the
	140	+	18 office of judicial administration.
	141	+	19 (5) Whether the county is using any problem solving court as
	142	+	20 described in IC 33-23-16-11, and, if so, the list of problem solving
	143	+	21 courts established in the county, and any evaluation of the impact
	144	+	22 of the problem solving courts on the overall judicial caseload.
	145	+	23 (6) A description of the:
	146	+	24 (A) county's population growth in the ten (10) years before the
	147	+	25 date of the request; and
	148	+	26 (B) projected population growth in the county for the ten (10)
	149	+	27 years after the date of the request, to the extent available;
	150	+	28 and any documentation to support the information provided under
	151	+	29 this subdivision.
	152	+	30 (7) A description of the county's use of pre-incarceration
	153	+	31 diversion services and post-incarceration reentry services in an
	154	+	32 effort to decrease recidivism.
	155	+	33 (8) If the request is a request for a new court or new courts, an
	156	+	34 acknowledgment from the county fiscal body (as defined in
	157	+	35 IC 36-1-2-6) with the funding sources and estimated costs the
	158	+	36 county intends to pay toward the county's part of the operating
	159	+	37 costs associated with the new court or new courts.
	160	+	38 The office of judicial administration shall post the list of required
	161	+	39 information provided under this subsection on its website.
	162	+	40 (e) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
	163	+	41 under subsection (a), the interim study committee on courts and the
	164	+	42 judiciary shall review the most recent weighted caseload measurement
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	166	+	1 system report published by the office of judicial administration and do
	167	+	2 the following:
	168	+	3 (1) Identify each county in which the number of courts or judicial
	169	+	4 officers exceeds the number used by the county in that report
	170	+	5 year.
	171	+	6 (2) Determine the number of previous report years in which the
	172	+	7 number of courts or judicial officers in a county identified in
	173	+	8 subdivision (1) exceeded the number used by the county in that
	174	+	9 particular report year.
	175	+	10 (3) Make a recommendation on whether the number of courts or
	176	+	11 judicial officers in the county should be decreased.
	177	+	12 The office of judicial administration shall post a list of the number of
	178	+	13 courts or judicial officers used in each county for each report year, and
	179	+	14 the number of years in which the number of courts or judicial officers
	180	+	15 in the county has exceeded the number used by the county, on its
	181	+	16 website.
	182	+	17 (f) In addition to studying the issues assigned under subsection (a),
	183	+	18 the interim study committee on child services shall:
	184	+	19 (1) review the annual reports submitted by:
	185	+	20 (A) each local child fatality review team under IC 16-49-3-7;
	186	+	21 (B) the statewide child fatality review committee under
	187	+	22 IC 16-49-4-11; and
	188	+	23 (C) the department of child services under IC 31-25-2-24;
	189	+	24 during the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period, and
	190	+	25 may make recommendations regarding changes in policies or
	191	+	26 statutes to improve child safety; and
	192	+	27 (2) report to the legislative council before November 1 of each
	193	+	28 interim, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the results of:
	194	+	29 (A) the committee's review under subdivision (1); and
	195	+	30 (B) the committee's study of any issue assigned to the
	196	+	31 committee under subsection (a).
	197	+	32 (g) In each even-numbered year, in addition to the issues assigned
	198	+	33 under subsection (a), the interim study committee on government shall
	199	+	34 do the following:
	200	+	35 (1) Determine whether a group has met in the immediately
	201	+	36 preceding two (2) years.
	202	+	37 (2) Review reports submitted to the committee in accordance
	203	+	38 with IC 1-1-15.5-4.
	204	+	39 (2) (3) Identify all interstate compacts that have been fully
	205	+	40 operational for at least two (2) years to which the state is a party.
	206	+	41 (3) (4) Consider whether to:
	207	+	42 (A) remain a party to; or
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	209	+	1 (B) withdraw from;
	210	+	2 each interstate compact.
	211	+	3 (4) (5) If the committee determines that the state should withdraw
	212	+	4 from an interstate compact, identify the steps needed to withdraw.
	213	+	5 (5) (6) Report before November 1 to the legislative council, in an
	214	+	6 electronic format under IC 5-14-6 the committee's:
	215	+	7 (A) recommendations for proposed legislation to repeal
	216	+	8 groups:
	217	+	9 (i) that have not met during the immediately preceding two
	218	+	10 (2) years; and
	219	+	11 (ii) after reviewing a group's report under subdivision
	220	+	12 (2); and
	221	+	13 (B) findings and recommendations regarding the interstate
	222	+	14 compacts.
	223	+	15 As used in this subsection, "group" refers to an authority, a board, a
	224	+	16 commission, a committee, a council, a delegate, a foundation, a panel,
	225	+	17 or a task force that is established by statute, has at least one (1)
	226	+	18 legislator assigned to it, and is not staffed by the legislative services
	227	+	19 agency.
	228	+	20 SECTION 3. IC 4-13-16.5-2, AS AMENDED BY P.L.104-2024,
	229	+	21 SECTION 45, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
	230	+	22 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 2. (a) There is established a governor's
	231	+	23 commission on supplier diversity. The commission shall consist of the
	232	+	24 following members:
	233	+	25 (1) A governor's designee, who shall serve as chairperson of the
	234	+	26 commission.
	235	+	27 (2) The commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation,
	236	+	28 or the economic opportunity director of the Indiana department of
	237	+	29 transportation if the commissioner of the Indiana department of
	238	+	30 transportation so designates.
	239	+	31 (3) The chairperson of the board of the Indiana economic
	240	+	32 development corporation or the chairperson's designee.
	241	+	33 (4) The commissioner of the department of administration.
	242	+	34 (5) Nine (9) individuals with demonstrated capabilities in
	243	+	35 business and industry, especially minority business enterprises,
	244	+	36 women's business enterprises, and veteran owned small
	245	+	37 businesses, appointed by the governor from the following
	246	+	38 geographical areas of the state:
	247	+	39 (A) Three (3) from the northern one-third (1/3) of the state.
	248	+	40 (B) Three (3) from the central one-third (1/3) of the state.
	249	+	41 (C) Three (3) from the southern one-third (1/3) of the state.
	250	+	42 (6) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, no more
	251	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 6
	252	+	1 than one (1) from the same political party, appointed by the
	253	+	2 speaker of the house of representatives to serve in a nonvoting
	254	+	3 advisory capacity.
	255	+	4 (7) Two (2) members of the senate, no more than one (1) from the
	256	+	5 same political party, appointed by the president pro tempore of
	257	+	6 the senate to serve in a nonvoting advisory capacity.
	258	+	7 (8) The deputy commissioner of the department of administration,
	259	+	8 who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
	260	+	9 Not more than six (6) of the ten (10) members appointed or designated
	261	+	10 by the governor may be of the same political party. Members of the
	262	+	11 commission serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may
	263	+	12 be reappointed to successive terms. Subject to subsection (b), members
	264	+	13 of the commission appointed under subdivision (1) and subdivision (5)
	265	+	14 shall serve four (4) year terms. Members of the general assembly
	266	+	15 appointed to the commission serve two (2) year terms that expire June
	267	+	16 30 of an odd-numbered year. A vacancy occurs if a legislative member
	268	+	17 leaves office for any reason. Any vacancy on the commission shall be
	269	+	18 filled in the same manner as the original appointment. An individual
	270	+	19 appointed to fill a vacancy serves on the commission for the remainder
	271	+	20 of the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.
	272	+	21 (b) The terms of the members appointed under subsection (a)(1) or
	273	+	22 (a)(5) expire as follows:
	274	+	23 (1) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(5)(A),
	275	+	24 June 30, 2025, and every fourth year thereafter.
	276	+	25 (2) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(5)(B) or
	277	+	26 (a)(5)(C), June 30, 2027, and every fourth year thereafter.
	278	+	27 (c) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is
	279	+	28 entitled to the following:
	280	+	29 (1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
	281	+	30 (2) Reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses, and other
	282	+	31 expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties
	283	+	32 as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and in the state travel policies and
	284	+	33 procedures established by the Indiana department of
	285	+	34 administration and approved by the budget agency.
	286	+	35 The department shall pay expenses incurred under this subsection from
	287	+	36 amounts appropriated for the operating expenses of the department of
	288	+	37 administration.
	289	+	38 (d) Each legislative member of the commission is entitled to receive
	290	+	39 the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances established by the
	291	+	40 legislative council and paid to members of the general assembly
	292	+	41 serving on interim study committees. The allowances specified in this
	293	+	42 subsection shall be paid by the legislative services agency from the
	294	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 7
	295	+	1 amounts appropriated for that purpose.
	296	+	2 (e) A member of the commission who is a state employee is not
	297	+	3 entitled to any of the following:
	298	+	4 (1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
	299	+	5 (2) Reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
	300	+	6 IC 4-13-1-4.
	301	+	7 (3) Other expenses actually incurred in connection with the
	302	+	8 member's duties.
	303	+	9 (f) The commission shall meet at least four (4) times each year at
	304	+	10 the call of the chairperson.
	305	+	11 (g) The duties of the commission shall include but not be limited to
	306	+	12 the following:
	307	+	13 (1) Identify minority business enterprises, women's business
	308	+	14 enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses in the state.
	309	+	15 (2) Assess the needs of minority business enterprises, women's
	310	+	16 business enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses.
	311	+	17 (3) Initiate aggressive programs to assist minority business
	312	+	18 enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
	313	+	19 small businesses in obtaining state contracts.
	314	+	20 (4) Give special publicity to procurement, bidding, and qualifying
	315	+	21 procedures.
	316	+	22 (5) Include minority business enterprises, women's business
	317	+	23 enterprises, and veteran owned small businesses on solicitation
	318	+	24 mailing lists.
	319	+	25 (6) Evaluate the competitive differences between qualified
	320	+	26 minority or women's nonprofit corporations and other than
	321	+	27 qualified minority or women's nonprofit corporations and veteran
	322	+	28 owned small businesses that offer similar services and make
	323	+	29 recommendation to the department on policy changes necessary
	324	+	30 to ensure fair competition among minority business enterprises,
	325	+	31 women's business enterprises, and veteran owned small
	326	+	32 businesses.
	327	+	33 (7) Define the duties, goals, and objectives of the deputy
	328	+	34 commissioner of the department as created under this chapter to
	329	+	35 assure compliance by all state agencies, separate bodies corporate
	330	+	36 and politic, and state educational institutions with state and
	331	+	37 federal legislation and policy concerning the awarding of
	332	+	38 contracts (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this chapter
	333	+	39 or any other law, contracts of state educational institutions) to
	334	+	40 minority business enterprises, women's business enterprises, and
	335	+	41 veteran owned small businesses.
	336	+	42 (8) Establish annual goals:
	337	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 8
	338	+	1 (A) for the use of minority and women's business enterprises;
	339	+	2 and
	340	+	3 (B) derived from a statistical analysis of utilization study of
	341	+	4 state contracts (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this
	342	+	5 chapter or any other law, contracts of state educational
	343	+	6 institutions) that are required to be updated every five (5)
	344	+	7 years.
	345	+	8 (9) Prepare a review of the commission and the various affected
	346	+	9 departments of government to be submitted to the governor and
	347	+	10 the legislative council on March 1 and October 1 of each year,
	348	+	11 evaluating progress made in the areas defined in this subsection.
	349	+	12 (10) Ensure that the statistical analysis required under this
	350	+	13 section:
	351	+	14 (A) is based on goals for participation of minority business
	352	+	15 enterprises established in Richmond v. Croson, 488 U.S. 469
	353	+	16 (1989);
	354	+	17 (B) includes information on both contracts and subcontracts
	355	+	18 (including, notwithstanding section 1(d) of this chapter or any
	356	+	19 other law, contracts and subcontracts of state educational
	357	+	20 institutions); and
	358	+	21 (C) uses data on the combined capacity of minority business
	359	+	22 enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
	360	+	23 small businesses in Indiana and not just regional data.
	361	+	24 (11) Establish annual goals for the use of minority business
	362	+	25 enterprises, women's business enterprises, and veteran owned
	363	+	26 small businesses for any contract that:
	364	+	27 (A) will be paid for in whole or in part with state grant funds;
	365	+	28 and
	366	+	29 (B) involves the use of real property of a unit.
	367	+	30 (12) Ensure compliance with the establishment and evaluation of
	368	+	31 the annual goal for veteran owned small businesses established in
	369	+	32 section 3.5 of this chapter.
	370	+	33 (h) The department shall direct contractors to demonstrate a good
	371	+	34 faith effort to meet the annual participation goals established under
	372	+	35 subsection (g)(11). The good faith effort shall be demonstrated by
	373	+	36 contractors using the repository of certified firms created under section
	374	+	37 3 of this chapter or a similar repository maintained by a unit.
	375	+	38 (i) The department shall adopt rules of ethics under IC 4-22-2 for
	376	+	39 commission members other than commission members appointed
	377	+	40 under subsection (a)(6) or (a)(7).
	378	+	41 (j) The department of administration shall furnish administrative
	379	+	42 support and staff as is necessary for the effective operation of the
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	381	+	1 commission.
	382	+	2 (k) The commission shall advise the department on developing a
	383	+	3 statement, to be included in all applications for and agreements
	384	+	4 governing grants made with state funds, stating the importance of the
	385	+	5 use of minority business enterprises, women's business enterprises, and
	386	+	6 veteran owned small businesses in fulfilling the purposes of the grant.
	387	+	7 (l) For purposes of subsections (g)(11) and (h), "unit" means a
	388	+	8 county, city, town, township, or school corporation.
	389	+	9 (m) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	390	+	10 the commission shall submit a report to the executive director of
	391	+	11 the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
	392	+	12 IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
	393	+	13 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
	394	+	14 shall describe:
	395	+	15 (1) official action taken; and
	396	+	16 (2) actionable items considered;
	397	+	17 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	398	+	18 SECTION 4. IC 4-23-7.2-21, AS ADDED BY P.L.77-2017,
	399	+	19 SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
	400	+	20 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 21. (a) An advisory committee is established to
	401	+	21 advise the historical bureau in establishing an oral history of the
	402	+	22 general assembly under section 20 of this chapter. The committee
	403	+	23 consists of the following eight (8) members:
	404	+	24 (1) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
	405	+	25 speaker of the house of representatives.
	406	+	26 (2) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
	407	+	27 minority leader of the house of representatives.
	408	+	28 (3) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
	409	+	29 president pro tempore of the senate.
	410	+	30 (4) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the
	411	+	31 minority leader of the senate.
	412	+	32 (5) Four (4) members appointed by the governor as follows:
	413	+	33 (A) One (1) member nominated by the Indiana library and
	414	+	34 historical board.
	415	+	35 (B) One (1) member nominated by the Indiana Historical
	416	+	36 Society.
	417	+	37 (C) One (1) member nominated by the Center for the Study of
	418	+	38 History and Memory at Indiana University.
	419	+	39 (D) One (1) member nominated by the board of trustees of The
	420	+	40 History Museum in South Bend.
	421	+	41 (b) The following apply to the governor's appointments under
	422	+	42 subsection (a)(5):
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	424	+	1 (1) Not more than two (2) members appointed by the governor
	425	+	2 may be members of the same political party.
	426	+	3 (2) The appointments must be made so that the northern, central,
	427	+	4 and southern regions of Indiana are represented on the committee.
	428	+	5 (c) Members of the committee serve at the pleasure of the
	429	+	6 appointing authority. If a vacancy occurs on the committee, the
	430	+	7 appointing authority that appointed the member whose position is
	431	+	8 vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy. An individual
	432	+	9 appointed to fill a vacancy must have the qualifications that a member
	433	+	10 appointed by the appointing authority must have.
	434	+	11 (d) The:
	435	+	12 (1) chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the
	436	+	13 vice-chairman, shall designate the chair; and
	437	+	14 (2) vice-chairman of the legislative council, with the advice of the
	438	+	15 chairman, shall designate a vice-chair;
	439	+	16 of the committee from among the legislative members of the
	440	+	17 committee. The chair and vice-chair of the committee serve at the
	441	+	18 pleasure of the appointing authority.
	442	+	19 (e) Each member of the committee is entitled to receive the same
	443	+	20 per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to individuals who serve
	444	+	21 as legislative and lay members, respectively, of interim study
	445	+	22 committees established by the legislative council.
	446	+	23 (f) The historical bureau shall provide staff support to the
	447	+	24 committee.
	448	+	25 (g) Expenses incurred by the committee to carry out its functions
	449	+	26 must be paid from appropriations to the Indiana library and historical
	450	+	27 board.
	451	+	28 (h) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	452	+	29 the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the
	453	+	30 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
	454	+	31 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
	455	+	32 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	456	+	33 (1) official action taken; and
	457	+	34 (2) actionable items considered;
	458	+	35 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
	459	+	36 SECTION 5. IC 4-23-24.1-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
	460	+	37 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	461	+	38 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and
	462	+	39 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
	463	+	40 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
	464	+	41 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
	465	+	42 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
	466	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 11
	467	+	1 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	468	+	2 (1) official action taken; and
	469	+	3 (2) actionable items considered;
	470	+	4 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	471	+	5 SECTION 6. IC 4-23-28-3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
	472	+	6 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 3. (a) The commission
	473	+	7 shall do the following:
	474	+	8 (1) Identify and research issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino
	475	+	9 communities.
	476	+	10 (2) Promote cooperation and understanding between the
	477	+	11 Hispanic/Latino communities and other communities throughout
	478	+	12 Indiana.
	479	+	13 (3) Report to the legislative council in an electronic format under
	480	+	14 IC 5-14-6 and to the governor concerning Hispanic/Latino issues,
	481	+	15 including the following:
	482	+	16 (A) Conditions causing exclusion of Hispanics/Latinos from
	483	+	17 the larger Indiana community.
	484	+	18 (B) Measures to stimulate job skill training and related
	485	+	19 workforce development.
	486	+	20 (C) Measures to sustain cultural diversity while improving
	487	+	21 race and ethnic relations.
	488	+	22 (D) Public awareness of issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino
	489	+	23 communities.
	490	+	24 (E) Measures that could facilitate easier access to state and
	491	+	25 local government services by Hispanics/Latinos.
	492	+	26 (F) Challenges and opportunities arising out of the growth of
	493	+	27 the Hispanic/Latino population.
	494	+	28 (4) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	495	+	29 submit a report to the executive director of the legislative
	496	+	30 services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for
	497	+	31 review by the interim committee on government in
	498	+	32 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The
	499	+	33 report shall describe:
	500	+	34 (A) official action taken; and
	501	+	35 (B) actionable items considered;
	502	+	36 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	503	+	37 (b) The commission may study other topics:
	504	+	38 (1) as assigned by the governor;
	505	+	39 (2) as assigned by the legislative council; or
	506	+	40 (3) as directed by the commission's chairperson.
	507	+	41 SECTION 7. IC 4-23-32-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
	508	+	42 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
	509	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 12
	510	+	1 1, 2025]: Sec. 9. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
	511	+	2 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
	512	+	3 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
	513	+	4 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
	514	+	5 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
	515	+	6 The report shall describe:
	516	+	7 (1) official action taken; and
	517	+	8 (2) actionable items considered;
	518	+	9 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	519	+	10 SECTION 8. IC 4-37-3-7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
	520	+	11 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
	521	+	12 1, 2025]: Sec. 7. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
	522	+	13 thereafter, the board shall submit a report to the executive director
	523	+	14 of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
	524	+	15 IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
	525	+	16 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
	526	+	17 shall describe:
	527	+	18 (1) official action taken; and
	528	+	19 (2) actionable items considered;
	529	+	20 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
	530	+	21 SECTION 9. IC 5-26-2-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
	531	+	22 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
	532	+	23 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
	533	+	24 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
	534	+	25 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
	535	+	26 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
	536	+	27 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
	537	+	28 The report shall describe:
	538	+	29 (1) official action taken; and
	539	+	30 (2) actionable items considered;
	540	+	31 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	541	+	32 SECTION 10. IC 6-1.1-20.3-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.42-2024,
	542	+	33 SECTION 67, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
	543	+	34 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) The distressed unit appeal board is
	544	+	35 established.
	545	+	36 (b) The distressed unit appeal board consists of the following
	546	+	37 members:
	547	+	38 (1) The director of the office of management and budget or the
	548	+	39 director's designee. The director or the director's designee shall
	549	+	40 serve as chairperson of the distressed unit appeal board.
	550	+	41 (2) The commissioner of the department of local government
	551	+	42 finance or the commissioner's designee.
	552	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 13
	553	+	1 (3) The state examiner of the state board of accounts or the state
	554	+	2 examiner's designee.
	555	+	3 (4) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee.
	556	+	4 (5) An individual appointed by the governor to serve a four (4)
	557	+	5 year term that expires December 31, 2025, and each fourth year
	558	+	6 thereafter.
	559	+	7 (6) A member of the house of representatives appointed by the
	560	+	8 speaker of the house of representatives, who shall serve as a
	561	+	9 nonvoting member.
	562	+	10 (7) A member of the senate appointed by the president pro
	563	+	11 tempore of the senate, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
	564	+	12 (8) A member of the house of representatives appointed by the
	565	+	13 minority leader of the house of representatives who shall serve as
	566	+	14 a nonvoting member.
	567	+	15 (9) A member of the senate appointed by the minority leader of
	568	+	16 the senate who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
	569	+	17 The members appointed under subdivisions (6) through (9) serve two
	570	+	18 (2) year terms that expire June 30 of each odd-numbered year.
	571	+	19 Members appointed under subdivisions (5) through (9) serve at the
	572	+	20 pleasure of the appointing authority and may be reappointed to
	573	+	21 successive terms.
	574	+	22 (c) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled
	575	+	23 to reimbursement for:
	576	+	24 (1) mileage and traveling expenses as provided under
	577	+	25 IC 4-13-1-4; and
	578	+	26 (2) other expenses actually incurred in connection with the
	579	+	27 member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
	580	+	28 established by the Indiana department of administration and
	581	+	29 approved by the budget agency.
	582	+	30 (d) Each member of the board who is a member of the general
	583	+	31 assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
	584	+	32 allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees.
	585	+	33 Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this section shall
	586	+	34 be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the
	587	+	35 legislative services agency.
	588	+	36 (e) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled to
	589	+	37 reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4
	590	+	38 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's
	591	+	39 duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by
	592	+	40 the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget
	593	+	41 agency.
	594	+	42 (f) Expenses paid under subsections (c) and (e) shall be paid from
	595	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 14
	596	+	1 appropriations made to the board.
	597	+	2 (g) A vacancy on the board shall be filled by the appropriate
	598	+	3 appointing authority. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves
	599	+	4 for the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.
	600	+	5 (h) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	601	+	6 the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
	602	+	7 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
	603	+	8 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
	604	+	9 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	605	+	10 (1) official action taken; and
	606	+	11 (2) actionable items considered;
	607	+	12 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
	608	+	13 SECTION 11. IC 8-1-1.5-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
	609	+	14 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
	610	+	15 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
	611	+	16 thereafter, the committee shall submit a report to the executive
	612	+	17 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
	613	+	18 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
	614	+	19 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
	615	+	20 The report shall describe:
	616	+	21 (1) official action taken; and
	617	+	22 (2) actionable items considered;
	618	+	23 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
	619	+	24 SECTION 12. IC 8-3-21-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
	620	+	25 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
	621	+	26 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. (a) Before January 1, 2026, the governor shall
	622	+	27 give notice under section 8 of this chapter to each other party state,
	623	+	28 if any, as required by the compact, that the State of Indiana
	624	+	29 withdraws from the compact, effective January 1, 2026.
	625	+	30 (b) Before January 1, 2026, the governor shall certify to the
	626	+	31 legislative council one (1) of the following:
	627	+	32 (1) That the notice of withdrawal has been given to each party
	628	+	33 state as is required by the compact.
	629	+	34 (2) That notice was not required to be given because there are
	630	+	35 not any other party states to which to give notice.
	631	+	36 SECTION 13. IC 8-3-21-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
	632	+	37 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
	633	+	38 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. This chapter expires July 1, 2026.
	634	+	39 SECTION 14. IC 8-3-22-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
	635	+	40 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
	636	+	41 1, 2025]: Sec. 11. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
	637	+	42 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive
	638	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 15
	639	+	1 director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
	640	+	2 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
	641	+	3 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
	642	+	4 The report shall describe:
	643	+	5 (1) official action taken; and
	644	+	6 (2) actionable items considered;
	645	+	7 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	646	+	8 SECTION 15. IC 8-14-15.1-7, AS AMENDED BY P.L.135-2022,
	647	+	9 SECTION 20, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
	648	+	10 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 7. (a) The next level Indiana fund investment
	649	+	11 board is established. The board consists of the following members:
	650	+	12 (1) The secretary of commerce or the secretary's designee, who
	651	+	13 shall serve as the chairperson of the board.
	652	+	14 (2) The director of the office of management and budget or the
	653	+	15 director's designee.
	654	+	16 (3) Two (2) individuals appointed by the governor who have
	655	+	17 experience and knowledge in investments.
	656	+	18 (4) The treasurer of state or the treasurer's designee.
	657	+	19 (5) One (1) individual appointed by the speaker of the house of
	658	+	20 representatives who has experience and knowledge in venture
	659	+	21 capital investments.
	660	+	22 (6) One (1) individual appointed by the president pro tempore of
	661	+	23 the senate who has experience and knowledge in venture capital
	662	+	24 investments.
	663	+	25 (b) The board shall serve as trustee of the trust and direct the
	664	+	26 investment of the trust.
	665	+	27 (c) The board shall adopt an investment policy in conformance with
	666	+	28 section 8 of this chapter.
	667	+	29 (d) The board shall hold regular meetings at least quarterly. The
	668	+	30 board may hold special meetings at the call of the treasurer of state or
	669	+	31 with a written request signed by at least two (2) members of the board.
	670	+	32 (e) The board may hold its meetings at offices in Indiana that the
	671	+	33 chairperson or the requesting members designate. All meetings must
	672	+	34 be open to the public in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5. The board shall
	673	+	35 keep a record of its proceedings.
	674	+	36 (f) Five (5) members of the board constitute a quorum for the
	675	+	37 transaction of business of the board. Each member of the board is
	676	+	38 entitled to one (1) vote. A vote of at least five (5) members of the board
	677	+	39 present is required for the board to adopt a resolution or take other
	678	+	40 action at a regular or special meeting.
	679	+	41 (g) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	680	+	42 the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
	681	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 16
	682	+	1 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
	683	+	2 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
	684	+	3 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	685	+	4 (1) official action taken; and
	686	+	5 (2) actionable items considered;
	687	+	6 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
	688	+	7 SECTION 16. IC 10-19-8.1-13 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
	689	+	8 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	690	+	9 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13. On or before July 1, 2027, and
	691	+	10 July 1 biennially thereafter, the council shall submit a report to the
	692	+	11 executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic
	693	+	12 format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
	694	+	13 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g).
	695	+	14 The report shall describe:
	696	+	15 (1) official action taken; and
	697	+	16 (2) actionable items considered;
	698	+	17 by the council during the preceding two (2) years.
	699	+	18 SECTION 17. IC 11-13-4.5-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
	700	+	19 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	701	+	20 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 9. On or before July 1, 2027, and
	702	+	21 July 1 biennially thereafter, the state council shall submit a report
	703	+	22 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
	704	+	23 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
	705	+	24 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
	706	+	25 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	707	+	26 (1) official action taken; and
	708	+	27 (2) actionable items considered;
	709	+	28 by the state council during the preceding two (2) years.
	710	+	29 SECTION 18. IC 12-8-6.5-14, AS ADDED BY P.L.180-2022(ss),
	711	+	30 SECTION 13, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
	712	+	31 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "board" refers to
	713	+	32 the doula reimbursement advisory board established by subsection (b).
	714	+	33 (b) The doula reimbursement advisory board is established for the
	715	+	34 purpose of making recommendations to the office of the secretary
	716	+	35 regarding appropriate reimbursement methodologies for doula services.
	717	+	36 (c) The board is comprised of the following members:
	718	+	37 (1) Four (4) legislative members appointed as follows:
	719	+	38 (A) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the president
	720	+	39 pro tempore of the senate.
	721	+	40 (B) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the minority
	722	+	41 leader of the senate.
	723	+	42 (C) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed
	724	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 17
	725	+	1 by the speaker of the house of representatives.
	726	+	2 (D) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed
	727	+	3 by the minority leader of the house of representatives.
	728	+	4 (2) Nine (9) lay members appointed as follows, subject to
	729	+	5 subsections (d) and (e):
	730	+	6 (A) One (1) member appointed by the governor.
	731	+	7 (B) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore
	732	+	8 of the senate.
	733	+	9 (C) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
	734	+	10 senate.
	735	+	11 (D) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of
	736	+	12 representatives.
	737	+	13 (E) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
	738	+	14 house of representatives.
	739	+	15 (F) One (1) member appointed by the secretary.
	740	+	16 (G) One (1) member appointed by the state health
	741	+	17 commissioner.
	742	+	18 (H) One (1) member appointed by the director of the
	743	+	19 department of child services.
	744	+	20 (I) One (1) member appointed by the chief operating officer of
	745	+	21 the Indiana Minority Health Coalition.
	746	+	22 (d) A lay member of the board must be a doula, doula administrator,
	747	+	23 or other birthing professional.
	748	+	24 (e) The lay membership of the board must be racially and ethnically
	749	+	25 diverse.
	750	+	26 (f) In making recommendations to the office of the secretary under
	751	+	27 subsection (b), the board shall study and take into account doula
	752	+	28 reimbursement methodologies used by other states.
	753	+	29 (g) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	754	+	30 the board shall submit a report to the executive director of the
	755	+	31 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
	756	+	32 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
	757	+	33 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	758	+	34 (1) official action taken; and
	759	+	35 (2) actionable items considered;
	760	+	36 by the board during the preceding two (2) years.
	761	+	37 SECTION 19. IC 12-15-30.5-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
	762	+	38 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	763	+	39 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and
	764	+	40 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
	765	+	41 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
	766	+	42 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
	767	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 18
	768	+	1 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
	769	+	2 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	770	+	3 (1) official action taken; and
	771	+	4 (2) actionable items considered;
	772	+	5 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	773	+	6 SECTION 20. IC 12-15-33-12 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
	774	+	7 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	775	+	8 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and
	776	+	9 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
	777	+	10 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
	778	+	11 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
	779	+	12 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
	780	+	13 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	781	+	14 (1) official action taken; and
	782	+	15 (2) actionable items considered;
	783	+	16 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	784	+	17 SECTION 21. IC 12-17.2-3.8-8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
	785	+	18 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	786	+	19 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 8. On or before July 1, 2027, and
	787	+	20 July 1 biennially thereafter, the committee shall submit a report to
	788	+	21 the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
	789	+	22 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
	790	+	23 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
	791	+	24 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	792	+	25 (1) official action taken; and
	793	+	26 (2) actionable items considered;
	794	+	27 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
	795	+	28 SECTION 22. IC 14-20-15-14 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
	796	+	29 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	797	+	30 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 14. On or before July 1, 2027, and
	798	+	31 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
	799	+	32 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
	800	+	33 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
	801	+	34 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
	802	+	35 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	803	+	36 (1) official action taken; and
	804	+	37 (2) actionable items considered;
	805	+	38 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	806	+	39 SECTION 23. IC 14-25-7-10, AS AMENDED BY P.L.127-2022,
	807	+	40 SECTION 28, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
	808	+	41 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall administer this
	809	+	42 chapter.
	810	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 19
	811	+	1 (b) The deputy director for the bureau of resource management shall
	812	+	2 serve as technical secretary to the commission. The deputy director
	813	+	3 shall perform the duties that are required by this chapter or that the
	814	+	4 commission directs.
	815	+	5 (c) The advisory council established by IC 14-9-6-1 shall serve in
	816	+	6 an advisory capacity to the commission with respect to the
	817	+	7 implementation of the commission's powers and duties, including the
	818	+	8 drafting of rules and development of inventories, assessments, and
	819	+	9 plans.
	820	+	10 (d) For the time that the advisory council is involved in the drafting
	821	+	11 of rules, the membership of the council shall be augmented as follows:
	822	+	12 (1) Two (2) members of the senate, not more than one (1) of
	823	+	13 whom may be of the same political party, shall be appointed for
	824	+	14 a term of two (2) years by the president pro tempore of the senate.
	825	+	15 (2) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, not more
	826	+	16 than one (1) of whom may be of the same political party, shall be
	827	+	17 appointed for a term of two (2) years by the speaker of the house
	828	+	18 of representatives.
	829	+	19 These members are entitled to travel expenses and a per diem
	830	+	20 allowance as determined by the budget agency for members of boards
	831	+	21 and commissions generally.
	832	+	22 (e) The department shall provide professional, technical, and
	833	+	23 clerical personnel, equipment, supplies, and support services
	834	+	24 reasonably required to assist the commission in the exercise of the
	835	+	25 commission's powers and duties under this chapter. The department
	836	+	26 shall include money for this purpose in the regular operating budget
	837	+	27 requests of the department.
	838	+	28 (f) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	839	+	29 the advisory council shall submit a report to the executive director
	840	+	30 of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under
	841	+	31 IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in
	842	+	32 accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report
	843	+	33 shall describe:
	844	+	34 (1) official action taken; and
	845	+	35 (2) actionable items considered;
	846	+	36 by the advisory council during the preceding two (2) years.
	847	+	37 SECTION 24. IC 16-21-14-3 IS REPEALED [EFFECTIVE JULY
	848	+	38 1, 2025]. Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "task force" refers to the
	849	+	39 sepsis treatment guideline task force established under subsection (b).
	850	+	40 (b) The sepsis treatment guideline task force is established.
	851	+	41 (c) The task force includes the following members appointed by the
	852	+	42 state health commissioner:
	853	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 20
	854	+	1 (1) One (1) representative of a hospital who is recommended by
	855	+	2 the Indiana Hospital Association.
	856	+	3 (2) One (1) representative of long term care who is recommended
	857	+	4 by the Indiana Health Care Association.
	858	+	5 (3) One (1) representative of a home health agency who is
	859	+	6 recommended by the Indiana Association for Home and Hospice
	860	+	7 Care.
	861	+	8 (4) One (1) representative who is an office based physician
	862	+	9 recommended by the Indiana State Medical Association.
	863	+	10 (5) One (1) emergency medical technician.
	864	+	11 (6) One (1) school nurse who works at a school (as defined by
	865	+	12 IC 20-31-2-8).
	866	+	13 (7) One (1) emergency room physician.
	867	+	14 (8) One (1) physician who specializes in infectious diseases.
	868	+	15 (9) One (1) clinical pharmacist.
	869	+	16 (10) One (1) representative from a quality and patient safety team
	870	+	17 who is recommended by the Indiana Hospital Association.
	871	+	18 (11) One (1) representative from a family impacted by sepsis.
	872	+	19 (12) Any other members who have specialized knowledge or
	873	+	20 experience that would be valuable to the task force.
	874	+	21 (d) The:
	875	+	22 (1) president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint a senator;
	876	+	23 and
	877	+	24 (2) speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a
	878	+	25 representative;
	879	+	26 to serve as nonvoting advisors to the task force.
	880	+	27 (e) The state health commissioner or the state health commissioner's
	881	+	28 designee shall serve as the chair of the task force. The task force shall
	882	+	29 meet at the call of the chair.
	883	+	30 (f) A member of the task force appointed under subsection (c)
	884	+	31 serves at the pleasure of the state health commissioner.
	885	+	32 (g) The task force shall do the following:
	886	+	33 (1) Research, identify, and disseminate evidence based sepsis
	887	+	34 guidelines for long term care, home health, office based
	888	+	35 physicians, emergency medical technicians, and schools (as
	889	+	36 defined by IC 20-31-2-8).
	890	+	37 (2) Study and identify evidence based sepsis education and
	891	+	38 screening standards for the pediatric population.
	892	+	39 (3) Study and periodically update evidence based sepsis
	893	+	40 guidelines for hospitals.
	894	+	41 (4) For community based and health care based settings,
	895	+	42 periodically review and research current national and
	896	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 21
	897	+	1 international best practices including training and public
	898	+	2 awareness.
	899	+	3 (5) Research, identify, and disseminate best practice sepsis
	900	+	4 education materials for staff working in or with hospitals, long
	901	+	5 term care, home health, office based physicians, emergency
	902	+	6 medical technicians, and schools (as defined by IC 20-31-2-8).
	903	+	7 The task force may recommend an appropriate timeline for staff
	904	+	8 training under this subdivision.
	905	+	9 (6) Research and discuss the appropriate methodology for data
	906	+	10 measurement, collection analysis, reporting, and dissemination
	907	+	11 under this section.
	908	+	12 The task force's initial work under subdivision (1) must be completed
	909	+	13 not later than June 30, 2020.
	910	+	14 (h) The chair of the task force shall create subcommittees with
	911	+	15 sepsis expertise in each health care setting when developing guidelines
	912	+	16 under subsection (g).
	913	+	17 SECTION 25. IC 20-19-10-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
	914	+	18 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	915	+	19 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and
	916	+	20 July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
	917	+	21 to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
	918	+	22 electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
	919	+	23 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
	920	+	24 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	921	+	25 (1) official action taken; and
	922	+	26 (2) actionable items considered;
	923	+	27 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	924	+	28 SECTION 26. IC 20-38-2-6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
	925	+	29 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
	926	+	30 1, 2025]: Sec. 6. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
	927	+	31 thereafter, the education commission of the states shall submit a
	928	+	32 report to the executive director of the legislative services agency,
	929	+	33 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
	930	+	34 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
	931	+	35 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	932	+	36 (1) official action taken; and
	933	+	37 (2) actionable items considered;
	934	+	38 by the education commission of the states during the preceding two
	935	+	39 (2) years.
	936	+	40 SECTION 27. IC 21-47-2-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.42-2024,
	937	+	41 SECTION 144, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	938	+	42 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) There is established a
	939	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 22
	940	+	1 geological and water survey advisory council.
	941	+	2 (b) The council consists of the following members:
	942	+	3 (1) One (1) member appointed by the president of Indiana
	943	+	4 University who is a faculty member of the Indiana University
	944	+	5 School of Public and Environmental Affairs to serve for a period
	945	+	6 of four (4) years. A member appointed under this subdivision
	946	+	7 must have a background in energy, geology, water, or
	947	+	8 environmental science.
	948	+	9 (2) One (1) member appointed by the president of Indiana
	949	+	10 University who is a faculty member of the earth sciences
	950	+	11 department to serve for a period of four (4) years.
	951	+	12 (3) The vice provost of research of Indiana University, or the vice
	952	+	13 provost's designee.
	953	+	14 (4) The chairperson of the house of representatives standing
	954	+	15 committee tasked with studying utilities and energy, or the
	955	+	16 chairperson's designee.
	956	+	17 (5) The chairperson of the senate standing committee tasked with
	957	+	18 studying utilities and energy, or the chairperson's designee.
	958	+	19 (6) The director of the department of natural resources, or the
	959	+	20 director's designee.
	960	+	21 (7) The director of the Indiana department of environmental
	961	+	22 management, or the director's designee.
	962	+	23 (8) The director of the Indiana economic development
	963	+	24 corporation, or the director's designee.
	964	+	25 (9) The public finance director appointed under IC 5-1.2-3-6, or
	965	+	26 the public finance director's designee.
	966	+	27 (10) Two (2) individuals who:
	967	+	28 (A) are appointed by the governor;
	968	+	29 (B) represent private industry; and
	969	+	30 (C) have a background in energy, geology, water, or
	970	+	31 environmental science.
	971	+	32 An individual appointed by the governor under this subdivision
	972	+	33 serves for a term of four (4) years.
	973	+	34 A designee under subdivision (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), or (9) must have
	974	+	35 a background in energy, geology, water, or environmental science. The
	975	+	36 members of the council shall annually elect a chair and vice chair from
	976	+	37 among the membership of the council.
	977	+	38 (c) A member who is appointed or designated to serve on the
	978	+	39 council under subsection (b):
	979	+	40 (1) in the case of an appointed member:
	980	+	41 (A) holds the position for the term of the appointment;
	981	+	42 (B) continues to serve after expiration of the appointment until
	982	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 23
	983	+	1 a successor is appointed and qualified; and
	984	+	2 (C) subject to subdivision (2), is eligible for reappointment;
	985	+	3 (2) may not serve on the council for a total of more than two (2)
	986	+	4 consecutive terms; and
	987	+	5 (3) serves at the pleasure of the appointing or designating
	988	+	6 authority and may be removed by the appointing or designating
	989	+	7 authority at any time.
	990	+	8 The appointing or designating authority shall fill a vacancy that occurs
	991	+	9 after a member appointed or designated by the authority resigns, is
	992	+	10 removed, or is no longer qualified to serve.
	993	+	11 (d) The state geologist shall serve as secretary of the council, shall
	994	+	12 provide staff support to the council, and shall report on the following
	995	+	13 at each meeting of the council:
	996	+	14 (1) The staffing of the survey.
	997	+	15 (2) The finances of the survey.
	998	+	16 (3) The outreach programs of the survey.
	999	+	17 (4) The current research projects of the survey.
	1000	+	18 (5) Any other report requested by the council.
	1001	+	19 (e) The state geologist may cast the deciding vote to break a tie.
	1002	+	20 (f) Each member of the council who is not a state employee is
	1003	+	21 entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
	1004	+	22 A member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage and traveling
	1005	+	23 expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as
	1006	+	24 provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana
	1007	+	25 department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
	1008	+	26 (g) Each member of the council who is a member of the general
	1009	+	27 assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
	1010	+	28 allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees
	1011	+	29 established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel
	1012	+	30 allowances paid under this section shall be paid from appropriations
	1013	+	31 made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.
	1014	+	32 (h) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is
	1015	+	33 entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
	1016	+	34 IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with
	1017	+	35 the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
	1018	+	36 established by the Indiana department of administration and approved
	1019	+	37 by the budget agency.
	1020	+	38 (i) Expenses paid under subsections (f) and (h) shall be paid from
	1021	+	39 appropriations made to the state geologist.
	1022	+	40 (j) The council shall meet quarterly in the first month of each
	1023	+	41 quarter. The date, time, and location of a meeting must be upon
	1024	+	42 agreement of the council.
	1025	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 24
	1026	+	1 (k) The council shall meet with the state geologist to make
	1027	+	2 recommendations concerning:
	1028	+	3 (1) the functions and performance of the survey; and
	1029	+	4 (2) appropriations and funding for the survey.
	1030	+	5 (l) The council may make recommendations concerning the
	1031	+	6 effectiveness and efficiency of the survey and other matters.
	1032	+	7 (m) Recommendations and reports of the council shall be directed
	1033	+	8 to the following:
	1034	+	9 (1) The governor.
	1035	+	10 (2) The budget agency.
	1036	+	11 (3) The president of Indiana University.
	1037	+	12 (4) The director of the department of natural resources.
	1038	+	13 (5) The commissioner of the department of environmental
	1039	+	14 management.
	1040	+	15 (n) The terms of the members of the council described in subsection
	1041	+	16 (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(10) expire as follows:
	1042	+	17 (1) For the members described in subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2),
	1043	+	18 June 30, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter.
	1044	+	19 (2) For the members described in subsection (b)(10), June 30,
	1045	+	20 2027, and each fourth year thereafter.
	1046	+	21 (o) The terms of the members of the council who are members of
	1047	+	22 the general assembly designated under subsection (b)(4) and (b)(5)
	1048	+	23 expire June 30 of an odd-numbered year.
	1049	+	24 (p) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	1050	+	25 the council shall submit a report to the executive director of the
	1051	+	26 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
	1052	+	27 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
	1053	+	28 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	1054	+	29 (1) official action taken; and
	1055	+	30 (2) actionable items considered;
	1056	+	31 by the council during the preceding two (2) years.
	1057	+	32 SECTION 28. IC 25-26-24-24, AS AMENDED BY P.L.56-2023,
	1058	+	33 SECTION 242, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	1059	+	34 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 24. (a) The INSPECT oversight
	1060	+	35 committee is established.
	1061	+	36 (b) The committee consists of the following members:
	1062	+	37 (1) The president of the board or the president's designee, who
	1063	+	38 shall serve as the chairperson of the committee.
	1064	+	39 (2) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the
	1065	+	40 commissioner's designee.
	1066	+	41 (3) The superintendent of the state police department or the
	1067	+	42 superintendent's designee.
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	1069	+	1 (4) The attorney general or the attorney general's designee.
	1070	+	2 (5) Two (2) lay members who are authorized users of the
	1071	+	3 INSPECT program appointed by the president pro tempore of the
	1072	+	4 senate, not more than one (1) of whom may be affiliated with the
	1073	+	5 same political party.
	1074	+	6 (6) Two (2) lay members who are authorized users of the
	1075	+	7 INSPECT program appointed by the speaker of the house of
	1076	+	8 representatives, not more than one (1) of whom may be affiliated
	1077	+	9 with the same political party.
	1078	+	10 (c) The committee shall provide recommendations to the board
	1079	+	11 concerning the implementation of policies, standards, and rules that
	1080	+	12 promote the effective operation of the program.
	1081	+	13 (d) The committee shall meet:
	1082	+	14 (1) at least once each calendar year; and
	1083	+	15 (2) at the call of the chairperson.
	1084	+	16 (e) The term of a member of the committee appointed under this
	1085	+	17 section is four (4) years. The term of a member of the committee
	1086	+	18 expires July 1, but a member may continue to serve on the committee
	1087	+	19 until a successor is appointed.
	1088	+	20 (f) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	1089	+	21 the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the
	1090	+	22 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
	1091	+	23 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
	1092	+	24 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	1093	+	25 (1) official action taken; and
	1094	+	26 (2) actionable items considered;
	1095	+	27 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
	1096	+	28 SECTION 29. IC 27-1-44.6-12 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
	1097	+	29 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
	1098	+	30 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and
	1099	+	31 July 1 biennially thereafter, the advisory board shall submit a
	1100	+	32 report to the executive director of the legislative services agency,
	1101	+	33 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
	1102	+	34 committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
	1103	+	35 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	1104	+	36 (1) official action taken; and
	1105	+	37 (2) actionable items considered;
	1106	+	38 by the advisory board during the preceding two (2) years.
	1107	+	39 SECTION 30. IC 33-33-49-13.1, AS ADDED BY P.L.245-2017,
	1108	+	40 SECTION 8, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
	1109	+	41 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13.1. (a) As used in this chapter:
	1110	+	42 (1) "close relative" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-23-11-2;
	1111	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 26
	1112	+	1 and
	1113	+	2 (2) "committee" refers to the Marion County judicial selection
	1114	+	3 committee established by subsection (b).
	1115	+	4 (b) The Marion County judicial selection committee is established
	1116	+	5 to:
	1117	+	6 (1) select nominees for the court; and
	1118	+	7 (2) make recommendations to the voters concerning the retention
	1119	+	8 of a judge on the court.
	1120	+	9 (c) The committee consists of the following fourteen (14) members:
	1121	+	10 (1) Four (4) members who reside in Marion County, appointed as
	1122	+	11 follows:
	1123	+	12 (A) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of
	1124	+	13 representatives.
	1125	+	14 (B) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
	1126	+	15 house of representatives.
	1127	+	16 (C) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore
	1128	+	17 of the senate.
	1129	+	18 (D) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
	1130	+	19 senate.
	1131	+	20 A person appointed under this subdivision may not be a member
	1132	+	21 of the general assembly.
	1133	+	22 (2) An attorney who resides in Marion County and practices
	1134	+	23 primarily in the area of criminal law, appointed by the president
	1135	+	24 of the Indianapolis bar association.
	1136	+	25 (3) An attorney who resides in Marion County and practices
	1137	+	26 primarily in the area of criminal law, appointed by the president
	1138	+	27 of the Marion County bar association.
	1139	+	28 (4) An attorney who resides in Marion County, appointed by the
	1140	+	29 president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
	1141	+	30 (5) An attorney who resides in Marion County, appointed by the
	1142	+	31 president of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana.
	1143	+	32 (6) Two (2) members appointed by the chairperson of each major
	1144	+	33 political party (as defined by IC 3-5-2-30(2)) in Marion County.
	1145	+	34 Each of the four (4) members appointed under this subdivision
	1146	+	35 must reside in Marion County and must reflect the diversity and
	1147	+	36 makeup of Marion County.
	1148	+	37 (7) The chief judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals or a designee
	1149	+	38 of the chief judge who is a judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals.
	1150	+	39 The chief judge or chief judge's designee serves as the vice
	1151	+	40 chairperson of the committee ex officio.
	1152	+	41 (8) The chief justice of Indiana or a designee of the chief justice
	1153	+	42 who is a justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. The chief justice
	1154	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 27
	1155	+	1 or chief justice's designee serves as the chairperson of the
	1156	+	2 committee ex officio.
	1157	+	3 (d) If a member of the committee is employed by a law firm, no
	1158	+	4 other person employed by the same law firm may be appointed to the
	1159	+	5 committee.
	1160	+	6 (e) A member of the committee may not be:
	1161	+	7 (1) a current or former judge of the Marion superior or circuit
	1162	+	8 court;
	1163	+	9 (2) a current or former judicial officer appointed by the Marion
	1164	+	10 superior or circuit court;
	1165	+	11 (3) a current or former employee of the Marion superior or circuit
	1166	+	12 court; or
	1167	+	13 (4) a close relative of anyone described in subdivision (1), (2), or
	1168	+	14 (3).
	1169	+	15 This subsection does not apply to a member appointed under
	1170	+	16 subsection (c)(7) or (c)(8).
	1171	+	17 (f) All attorney members of the committee must be in active and
	1172	+	18 good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.
	1173	+	19 (g) Each member of the committee who is not an ex officio member
	1174	+	20 serves a four (4) year term, beginning on July 1, 2017, and ending on
	1175	+	21 June 30, 2021. A member of the committee may be reappointed for one
	1176	+	22 (1) or more additional four (4) year terms. If a member is appointed to
	1177	+	23 fill a vacancy, the member serves during the unexpired term of the
	1178	+	24 member's predecessor and may be reappointed for one (1) or more
	1179	+	25 additional four (4) year terms.
	1180	+	26 (h) If a vacancy exists on the committee, the appointing authority
	1181	+	27 who appointed the former member whose position has become vacant
	1182	+	28 shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
	1183	+	29 (i) An ex officio member of the committee ceases to be a member
	1184	+	30 of the committee at the time the person no longer holds the office that
	1185	+	31 entitles the person to be a member of the committee.
	1186	+	32 (j) A member of the committee described in subsection (c)(1)
	1187	+	33 through (c)(6) who no longer resides in Marion County is considered
	1188	+	34 to have resigned from the committee. A member of the committee who
	1189	+	35 no longer resides in Marion County shall notify the chairperson in
	1190	+	36 writing of the member's change in residence.
	1191	+	37 (k) A quorum consists of nine (9) members of the committee.
	1192	+	38 (l) The affirmative votes of nine (9) members of the committee are
	1193	+	39 required for the committee to take official action with respect to any
	1194	+	40 candidate for judicial office.
	1195	+	41 (m) The committee shall:
	1196	+	42 (1) nominate judicial candidates for the court in accordance with
	1197	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 28
	1198	+	1 section 13.4 of this chapter; and
	1199	+	2 (2) make recommendations concerning retention in accordance
	1200	+	3 with section 13.7 of this chapter.
	1201	+	4 (n) The committee meets upon the call of the chairperson.
	1202	+	5 (o) The committee shall meet in the Indiana statehouse or in any
	1203	+	6 other appropriate location in Marion County, as determined by the
	1204	+	7 chairperson.
	1205	+	8 (p) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (q) or otherwise
	1206	+	9 provided in this chapter, the committee may adopt its own policies and
	1207	+	10 operating procedures. The policies and procedures must comply with
	1208	+	11 IC 5-14-1.5 (the open door law) and this chapter, and must include
	1209	+	12 procedures by which eligible candidates for a vacancy on the court may
	1210	+	13 submit their names to the committee. The policies and procedures are
	1211	+	14 public records, and the meetings of the committee at which the policies
	1212	+	15 and procedures are considered for initial adoption or amendment must
	1213	+	16 be publicly announced and open to the public. Applications of
	1214	+	17 candidates for judicial appointment are public records.
	1215	+	18 (q) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-1.5-2, the committee is a public agency
	1216	+	19 for the purposes of IC 5-14-1.5. The committee may meet in executive
	1217	+	20 session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 for the consideration of a candidate for
	1218	+	21 appointment to or retention on the court if:
	1219	+	22 (1) notice of the executive session is given in the manner
	1220	+	23 prescribed by IC 5-14-1.5-5; and
	1221	+	24 (2) all interviews of candidates are conducted at meetings open to
	1222	+	25 the public.
	1223	+	26 (r) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-3-4, all public records (as defined in
	1224	+	27 IC 5-14-3-2) of the committee are subject to IC 5-14-3-3, including
	1225	+	28 records described in IC 5-14-3-4(b)(12). However, the following
	1226	+	29 records are excepted from public inspection and copying at the
	1227	+	30 discretion of the committee:
	1228	+	31 (1) Personnel files of committee employees and members and
	1229	+	32 files of applicants for employment with the committee to the
	1230	+	33 extent permitted under IC 5-14-3-4(b)(8).
	1231	+	34 (2) Records specifically prepared for discussion or developed
	1232	+	35 during discussion in an executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1,
	1233	+	36 unless the records are prepared for use in the consideration of a
	1234	+	37 candidate for retention or judicial appointment.
	1235	+	38 (3) Investigatory records prepared for the committee until:
	1236	+	39 (A) the records are considered in connection with the
	1237	+	40 consideration of a candidate;
	1238	+	41 (B) the records are publicly discussed by the committee in
	1239	+	42 connection with the consideration of a candidate;
	1240	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 29
	1241	+	1 (C) a candidate elects to have the records released by the
	1242	+	2 committee; or
	1243	+	3 (D) the committee elects to release the records that the
	1244	+	4 committee considers appropriate in response to publicly
	1245	+	5 disseminated statements relating to the activities or actions of
	1246	+	6 the committee;
	1247	+	7 whichever occurs first.
	1248	+	8 (4) The work product of an attorney (as defined in IC 5-14-3-2)
	1249	+	9 representing the committee.
	1250	+	10 (s) When an event described by subsection (r)(3) occurs, the
	1251	+	11 investigatory record becomes available for public inspection and
	1252	+	12 copying under IC 5-14-3-3.
	1253	+	13 (t) A former member of the committee may not be nominated as a
	1254	+	14 judge of the court if the person has served as a member of the
	1255	+	15 committee within the previous five (5) years.
	1256	+	16 (u) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	1257	+	17 the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the
	1258	+	18 legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
	1259	+	19 for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
	1260	+	20 with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	1261	+	21 (1) official action taken; and
	1262	+	22 (2) actionable items considered;
	1263	+	23 by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
	1264	+	24 SECTION 31. IC 33-40-5-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.111-2024,
	1265	+	25 SECTION 7, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
	1266	+	26 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall do the following:
	1267	+	27 (1) Make recommendations to the supreme court concerning
	1268	+	28 standards for indigent defense services provided for defendants
	1269	+	29 against whom the state has sought the death sentence under
	1270	+	30 IC 35-50-2-9, including the following:
	1271	+	31 (A) Determining indigency and eligibility for legal
	1272	+	32 representation.
	1273	+	33 (B) Selection and qualifications of attorneys to represent
	1274	+	34 indigent defendants at public expense.
	1275	+	35 (C) Determining conflicts of interest.
	1276	+	36 (D) Investigative, clerical, and other support services
	1277	+	37 necessary to provide adequate legal representation.
	1278	+	38 (2) Adopt guidelines and standards for indigent defense services
	1279	+	39 under which the counties will be eligible for reimbursement under
	1280	+	40 IC 33-40-6, including the following:
	1281	+	41 (A) Determining indigency and the eligibility for legal
	1282	+	42 representation.
	1283	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 30
	1284	+	1 (B) The issuance and enforcement of orders requiring the
	1285	+	2 defendant to pay for the costs of court appointed legal
	1286	+	3 representation under IC 33-40-3.
	1287	+	4 (C) The use and expenditure of funds in the county
	1288	+	5 supplemental public defender services fund established under
	1289	+	6 IC 33-40-3-1.
	1290	+	7 (D) Qualifications of attorneys to represent indigent
	1291	+	8 defendants at public expense.
	1292	+	9 (E) Compensation rates for salaried, contractual, and assigned
	1293	+	10 counsel.
	1294	+	11 (F) Minimum and maximum caseloads of public defender
	1295	+	12 offices and contract attorneys.
	1296	+	13 (G) Requirements concerning the creation and operation of a
	1297	+	14 multicounty public defender's office created under an
	1298	+	15 interlocal agreement as described in IC 33-40-7-3.5.
	1299	+	16 (3) Make recommendations concerning the delivery of indigent
	1300	+	17 defense services in Indiana, including the funding and delivery of
	1301	+	18 indigent defense services for juveniles.
	1302	+	19 (4) Make an annual report to the governor, the general assembly,
	1303	+	20 and the supreme court on the operation of the public defense fund.
	1304	+	21 (5) Make a report not later than December 1, 2029, to the
	1305	+	22 legislative council and the budget committee concerning the up
	1306	+	23 to forty percent (40%) reimbursement from the public defense
	1307	+	24 fund for indigent defense services for misdemeanor cases under
	1308	+	25 IC 33-40-6-4(d), IC 33-40-6-5(c), and IC 33-40-7-11(d).
	1309	+	26 (6) On or before July 1, 2031, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
	1310	+	27 the commission shall submit a report to the executive director
	1311	+	28 of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
	1312	+	29 under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
	1313	+	30 government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
	1314	+	31 IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
	1315	+	32 (A) official action taken; and
	1316	+	33 (B) actionable items considered;
	1317	+	34 by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
	1318	+	35 (b) The commission must provide data and statistics concerning
	1319	+	36 how the reimbursement has impacted attorney appointment rates, jail
	1320	+	37 population, trial rates, and case outcomes in the report under subsection
	1321	+	38 (a)(5).
	1322	+	39 (c) The report to the general assembly under subsection (a)(4) and
	1323	+	40 to the legislative council under subsection (a)(5) must be in an
	1324	+	41 electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
	1325	+	42 (d) The commission shall not:
	1326	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 31
	1327	+	1 (1) receive any additional appropriations from the general
	1328	+	2 assembly for misdemeanor reimbursement; or
	1329	+	3 (2) reimburse a county other than a county described in
	1330	+	4 IC 33-40-6-4(d) for misdemeanor reimbursement;
	1331	+	5 before July 1, 2029.
	1332	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 32
	1333	+	COMMITTEE REPORT
	1334	+	Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Government and Regulatory
	1335	+	Reform, to which was referred House Bill 1272, has had the same
	1336	+	under consideration and begs leave to report the same back to the
	1337	+	House with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
	1338	+	Page 1, line 16, delete "or".
	1339	+	Page 2, line 1, delete "." and insert "; or".
	1340	+	Page 2, between lines 1 and 2, begin a new line block indented and
	1341	+	insert:
	1342	+	"(9) the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission
	1343	+	established by IC 12-28-1-6.".
	1344	+	Page 18, delete lines 26 through 36.
	1345	+	Renumber all SECTIONS consecutively.
	1346	+	and when so amended that said bill do pass.
	1347	+	(Reference is to HB 1272 as introduced.)
	1348	+	MILLER D
	1349	+	Committee Vote: yeas 11, nays 0.
	1350	+	_____
	1351	+	COMMITTEE REPORT
	1352	+	Mr. President: The Senate Committee on Public Policy, to which
	1353	+	was referred House Bill No. 1272, has had the same under
	1354	+	consideration and begs leave to report the same back to the Senate with
	1355	+	the recommendation that said bill be AMENDED as follows:
	1356	+	Page 19, delete lines 37 through 42, begin a new paragraph and
	1357	+	insert:
	1358	+	"SECTION 24. IC 16-21-14-3 IS REPEALED [EFFECTIVE JULY
800	1359		1, 2025]. Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "task force" refers to the
801	1360		sepsis treatment guideline task force established under subsection (b).
802	1361		(b) The sepsis treatment guideline task force is established.
803	1362		(c) The task force includes the following members appointed by the
804	1363		state health commissioner:
805	1364		(1) One (1) representative of a hospital who is recommended by
806	1365		the Indiana Hospital Association.
807	1366		(2) One (1) representative of long term care who is recommended
808	1367		by the Indiana Health Care Association.
809	1368		(3) One (1) representative of a home health agency who is
810		-	~~HEA~~ 1272 ~~— Concur 20~~
	1369	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 33
811	1370		recommended by the Indiana Association for Home and Hospice
812	1371		Care.
813	1372		(4) One (1) representative who is an office based physician
814	1373		recommended by the Indiana State Medical Association.
815	1374		(5) One (1) emergency medical technician.
816	1375		(6) One (1) school nurse who works at a school (as defined by
817	1376		IC 20-31-2-8).
818	1377		(7) One (1) emergency room physician.
819	1378		(8) One (1) physician who specializes in infectious diseases.
820	1379		(9) One (1) clinical pharmacist.
821	1380		(10) One (1) representative from a quality and patient safety team
822	1381		who is recommended by the Indiana Hospital Association.
823	1382		(11) One (1) representative from a family impacted by sepsis.
824	1383		(12) Any other members who have specialized knowledge or
825	1384		experience that would be valuable to the task force.
826	1385		(d) The:
827	1386		(1) president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint a senator;
828	1387		and
829	1388		(2) speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a
830	1389		representative;
831	1390		to serve as nonvoting advisors to the task force.
832	1391		(e) The state health commissioner or the state health commissioner's
833	1392		designee shall serve as the chair of the task force. The task force shall
834	1393		meet at the call of the chair.
835	1394		(f) A member of the task force appointed under subsection (c)
836	1395		serves at the pleasure of the state health commissioner.
837	1396		(g) The task force shall do the following:
838	1397		(1) Research, identify, and disseminate evidence based sepsis
839	1398		guidelines for long term care, home health, office based
840	1399		physicians, emergency medical technicians, and schools (as
841	1400		defined by IC 20-31-2-8).
842	1401		(2) Study and identify evidence based sepsis education and
843	1402		screening standards for the pediatric population.
844	1403		(3) Study and periodically update evidence based sepsis
845	1404		guidelines for hospitals.
846	1405		(4) For community based and health care based settings,
847	1406		periodically review and research current national and
848	1407		international best practices including training and public
849	1408		awareness.
850	1409		(5) Research, identify, and disseminate best practice sepsis
851	1410		education materials for staff working in or with hospitals, long
852	1411		term care, home health, office based physicians, emergency
853		-	~~HEA~~ 1272 ~~— Concur 21~~
	1412	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116 34
854	1413		medical technicians, and schools (as defined by IC 20-31-2-8).
855	1414		The task force may recommend an appropriate timeline for staff
856	1415		training under this subdivision.
857	1416		(6) Research and discuss the appropriate methodology for data
858	1417		measurement, collection analysis, reporting, and dissemination
859	1418		under this section.
860	1419		The task force's initial work under subdivision (1) must be completed
861	1420		not later than June 30, 2020.
862	1421		(h) The chair of the task force shall create subcommittees with
863	1422		sepsis expertise in each health care setting when developing guidelines
864		-	under subsection (g).
865		-	SECTION 25. IC 20-19-10-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
866		-	CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
867		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and
868		-	July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report
869		-	to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an
870		-	electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
871		-	committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
872		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
873		-	(1) official action taken; and
874		-	(2) actionable items considered;
875		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
876		-	SECTION 26. IC 20-38-2-6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
877		-	AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
878		-	1, 2025]: Sec. 6. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially
879		-	thereafter, the education commission of the states shall submit a
880		-	report to the executive director of the legislative services agency,
881		-	in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
882		-	committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
883		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
884		-	(1) official action taken; and
885		-	(2) actionable items considered;
886		-	by the education commission of the states during the preceding two
887		-	(2) years.
888		-	SECTION 27. IC 21-47-2-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.42-2024,
889		-	SECTION 144, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
890		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) There is established a
891		-	geological and water survey advisory council.
892		-	(b) The council consists of the following members:
893		-	(1) One (1) member appointed by the president of Indiana
894		-	University who is a faculty member of the Indiana University
895		-	School of Public and Environmental Affairs to serve for a period
896		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 22
897		-	of four (4) years. A member appointed under this subdivision
898		-	must have a background in energy, geology, water, or
899		-	environmental science.
900		-	(2) One (1) member appointed by the president of Indiana
901		-	University who is a faculty member of the earth sciences
902		-	department to serve for a period of four (4) years.
903		-	(3) The vice provost of research of Indiana University, or the vice
904		-	provost's designee.
905		-	(4) The chairperson of the house of representatives standing
906		-	committee tasked with studying utilities and energy, or the
907		-	chairperson's designee.
908		-	(5) The chairperson of the senate standing committee tasked with
909		-	studying utilities and energy, or the chairperson's designee.
910		-	(6) The director of the department of natural resources, or the
911		-	director's designee.
912		-	(7) The director of the Indiana department of environmental
913		-	management, or the director's designee.
914		-	(8) The director of the Indiana economic development
915		-	corporation, or the director's designee.
916		-	(9) The public finance director appointed under IC 5-1.2-3-6, or
917		-	the public finance director's designee.
918		-	(10) Two (2) individuals who:
919		-	(A) are appointed by the governor;
920		-	(B) represent private industry; and
921		-	(C) have a background in energy, geology, water, or
922		-	environmental science.
923		-	An individual appointed by the governor under this subdivision
924		-	serves for a term of four (4) years.
925		-	A designee under subdivision (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), or (9) must have
926		-	a background in energy, geology, water, or environmental science. The
927		-	members of the council shall annually elect a chair and vice chair from
928		-	among the membership of the council.
929		-	(c) A member who is appointed or designated to serve on the
930		-	council under subsection (b):
931		-	(1) in the case of an appointed member:
932		-	(A) holds the position for the term of the appointment;
933		-	(B) continues to serve after expiration of the appointment until
934		-	a successor is appointed and qualified; and
935		-	(C) subject to subdivision (2), is eligible for reappointment;
936		-	(2) may not serve on the council for a total of more than two (2)
937		-	consecutive terms; and
938		-	(3) serves at the pleasure of the appointing or designating
939		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 23
940		-	authority and may be removed by the appointing or designating
941		-	authority at any time.
942		-	The appointing or designating authority shall fill a vacancy that occurs
943		-	after a member appointed or designated by the authority resigns, is
944		-	removed, or is no longer qualified to serve.
945		-	(d) The state geologist shall serve as secretary of the council, shall
946		-	provide staff support to the council, and shall report on the following
947		-	at each meeting of the council:
948		-	(1) The staffing of the survey.
949		-	(2) The finances of the survey.
950		-	(3) The outreach programs of the survey.
951		-	(4) The current research projects of the survey.
952		-	(5) Any other report requested by the council.
953		-	(e) The state geologist may cast the deciding vote to break a tie.
954		-	(f) Each member of the council who is not a state employee is
955		-	entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
956		-	A member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage and traveling
957		-	expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as
958		-	provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana
959		-	department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
960		-	(g) Each member of the council who is a member of the general
961		-	assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
962		-	allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees
963		-	established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel
964		-	allowances paid under this section shall be paid from appropriations
965		-	made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.
966		-	(h) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is
967		-	entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
968		-	IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with
969		-	the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
970		-	established by the Indiana department of administration and approved
971		-	by the budget agency.
972		-	(i) Expenses paid under subsections (f) and (h) shall be paid from
973		-	appropriations made to the state geologist.
974		-	(j) The council shall meet quarterly in the first month of each
975		-	quarter. The date, time, and location of a meeting must be upon
976		-	agreement of the council.
977		-	(k) The council shall meet with the state geologist to make
978		-	recommendations concerning:
979		-	(1) the functions and performance of the survey; and
980		-	(2) appropriations and funding for the survey.
981		-	(l) The council may make recommendations concerning the
982		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 24
983		-	effectiveness and efficiency of the survey and other matters.
984		-	(m) Recommendations and reports of the council shall be directed
985		-	to the following:
986		-	(1) The governor.
987		-	(2) The budget agency.
988		-	(3) The president of Indiana University.
989		-	(4) The director of the department of natural resources.
990		-	(5) The commissioner of the department of environmental
991		-	management.
992		-	(n) The terms of the members of the council described in subsection
993		-	(b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(10) expire as follows:
994		-	(1) For the members described in subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2),
995		-	June 30, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter.
996		-	(2) For the members described in subsection (b)(10), June 30,
997		-	2027, and each fourth year thereafter.
998		-	(o) The terms of the members of the council who are members of
999		-	the general assembly designated under subsection (b)(4) and (b)(5)
1000		-	expire June 30 of an odd-numbered year.
1001		-	(p) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
1002		-	the council shall submit a report to the executive director of the
1003		-	legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
1004		-	for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
1005		-	with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
1006		-	(1) official action taken; and
1007		-	(2) actionable items considered;
1008		-	by the council during the preceding two (2) years.
1009		-	SECTION 28. IC 25-26-24-24, AS AMENDED BY P.L.56-2023,
1010		-	SECTION 242, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
1011		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 24. (a) The INSPECT oversight
1012		-	committee is established.
1013		-	(b) The committee consists of the following members:
1014		-	(1) The president of the board or the president's designee, who
1015		-	shall serve as the chairperson of the committee.
1016		-	(2) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the
1017		-	commissioner's designee.
1018		-	(3) The superintendent of the state police department or the
1019		-	superintendent's designee.
1020		-	(4) The attorney general or the attorney general's designee.
1021		-	(5) Two (2) lay members who are authorized users of the
1022		-	INSPECT program appointed by the president pro tempore of the
1023		-	senate, not more than one (1) of whom may be affiliated with the
1024		-	same political party.
1025		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 25
1026		-	(6) Two (2) lay members who are authorized users of the
1027		-	INSPECT program appointed by the speaker of the house of
1028		-	representatives, not more than one (1) of whom may be affiliated
1029		-	with the same political party.
1030		-	(c) The committee shall provide recommendations to the board
1031		-	concerning the implementation of policies, standards, and rules that
1032		-	promote the effective operation of the program.
1033		-	(d) The committee shall meet:
1034		-	(1) at least once each calendar year; and
1035		-	(2) at the call of the chairperson.
1036		-	(e) The term of a member of the committee appointed under this
1037		-	section is four (4) years. The term of a member of the committee
1038		-	expires July 1, but a member may continue to serve on the committee
1039		-	until a successor is appointed.
1040		-	(f) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
1041		-	the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the
1042		-	legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
1043		-	for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
1044		-	with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
1045		-	(1) official action taken; and
1046		-	(2) actionable items considered;
1047		-	by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
1048		-	SECTION 29. IC 27-1-44.6-12 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
1049		-	CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
1050		-	[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and
1051		-	July 1 biennially thereafter, the advisory board shall submit a
1052		-	report to the executive director of the legislative services agency,
1053		-	in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim
1054		-	committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
1055		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
1056		-	(1) official action taken; and
1057		-	(2) actionable items considered;
1058		-	by the advisory board during the preceding two (2) years.
1059		-	SECTION 30. IC 33-33-49-13.1, AS ADDED BY P.L.245-2017,
1060		-	SECTION 8, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
1061		-	JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 13.1. (a) As used in this chapter:
1062		-	(1) "close relative" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-23-11-2;
1063		-	and
1064		-	(2) "committee" refers to the Marion County judicial selection
1065		-	committee established by subsection (b).
1066		-	(b) The Marion County judicial selection committee is established
1067		-	to:
1068		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 26
1069		-	(1) select nominees for the court; and
1070		-	(2) make recommendations to the voters concerning the retention
1071		-	of a judge on the court.
1072		-	(c) The committee consists of the following fourteen (14) members:
1073		-	(1) Four (4) members who reside in Marion County, appointed as
1074		-	follows:
1075		-	(A) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of
1076		-	representatives.
1077		-	(B) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
1078		-	house of representatives.
1079		-	(C) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore
1080		-	of the senate.
1081		-	(D) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the
1082		-	senate.
1083		-	A person appointed under this subdivision may not be a member
1084		-	of the general assembly.
1085		-	(2) An attorney who resides in Marion County and practices
1086		-	primarily in the area of criminal law, appointed by the president
1087		-	of the Indianapolis bar association.
1088		-	(3) An attorney who resides in Marion County and practices
1089		-	primarily in the area of criminal law, appointed by the president
1090		-	of the Marion County bar association.
1091		-	(4) An attorney who resides in Marion County, appointed by the
1092		-	president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
1093		-	(5) An attorney who resides in Marion County, appointed by the
1094		-	president of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana.
1095		-	(6) Two (2) members appointed by the chairperson of each major
1096		-	political party (as defined by IC 3-5-2-30(2)) in Marion County.
1097		-	Each of the four (4) members appointed under this subdivision
1098		-	must reside in Marion County and must reflect the diversity and
1099		-	makeup of Marion County.
1100		-	(7) The chief judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals or a designee
1101		-	of the chief judge who is a judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals.
1102		-	The chief judge or chief judge's designee serves as the vice
1103		-	chairperson of the committee ex officio.
1104		-	(8) The chief justice of Indiana or a designee of the chief justice
1105		-	who is a justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. The chief justice
1106		-	or chief justice's designee serves as the chairperson of the
1107		-	committee ex officio.
1108		-	(d) If a member of the committee is employed by a law firm, no
1109		-	other person employed by the same law firm may be appointed to the
1110		-	committee.
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1112		-	(e) A member of the committee may not be:
1113		-	(1) a current or former judge of the Marion superior or circuit
1114		-	court;
1115		-	(2) a current or former judicial officer appointed by the Marion
1116		-	superior or circuit court;
1117		-	(3) a current or former employee of the Marion superior or circuit
1118		-	court; or
1119		-	(4) a close relative of anyone described in subdivision (1), (2), or
1120		-	(3).
1121		-	This subsection does not apply to a member appointed under
1122		-	subsection (c)(7) or (c)(8).
1123		-	(f) All attorney members of the committee must be in active and
1124		-	good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.
1125		-	(g) Each member of the committee who is not an ex officio member
1126		-	serves a four (4) year term, beginning on July 1, 2017, and ending on
1127		-	June 30, 2021. A member of the committee may be reappointed for one
1128		-	(1) or more additional four (4) year terms. If a member is appointed to
1129		-	fill a vacancy, the member serves during the unexpired term of the
1130		-	member's predecessor and may be reappointed for one (1) or more
1131		-	additional four (4) year terms.
1132		-	(h) If a vacancy exists on the committee, the appointing authority
1133		-	who appointed the former member whose position has become vacant
1134		-	shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
1135		-	(i) An ex officio member of the committee ceases to be a member
1136		-	of the committee at the time the person no longer holds the office that
1137		-	entitles the person to be a member of the committee.
1138		-	(j) A member of the committee described in subsection (c)(1)
1139		-	through (c)(6) who no longer resides in Marion County is considered
1140		-	to have resigned from the committee. A member of the committee who
1141		-	no longer resides in Marion County shall notify the chairperson in
1142		-	writing of the member's change in residence.
1143		-	(k) A quorum consists of nine (9) members of the committee.
1144		-	(l) The affirmative votes of nine (9) members of the committee are
1145		-	required for the committee to take official action with respect to any
1146		-	candidate for judicial office.
1147		-	(m) The committee shall:
1148		-	(1) nominate judicial candidates for the court in accordance with
1149		-	section 13.4 of this chapter; and
1150		-	(2) make recommendations concerning retention in accordance
1151		-	with section 13.7 of this chapter.
1152		-	(n) The committee meets upon the call of the chairperson.
1153		-	(o) The committee shall meet in the Indiana statehouse or in any
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1155		-	other appropriate location in Marion County, as determined by the
1156		-	chairperson.
1157		-	(p) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (q) or otherwise
1158		-	provided in this chapter, the committee may adopt its own policies and
1159		-	operating procedures. The policies and procedures must comply with
1160		-	IC 5-14-1.5 (the open door law) and this chapter, and must include
1161		-	procedures by which eligible candidates for a vacancy on the court may
1162		-	submit their names to the committee. The policies and procedures are
1163		-	public records, and the meetings of the committee at which the policies
1164		-	and procedures are considered for initial adoption or amendment must
1165		-	be publicly announced and open to the public. Applications of
1166		-	candidates for judicial appointment are public records.
1167		-	(q) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-1.5-2, the committee is a public agency
1168		-	for the purposes of IC 5-14-1.5. The committee may meet in executive
1169		-	session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 for the consideration of a candidate for
1170		-	appointment to or retention on the court if:
1171		-	(1) notice of the executive session is given in the manner
1172		-	prescribed by IC 5-14-1.5-5; and
1173		-	(2) all interviews of candidates are conducted at meetings open to
1174		-	the public.
1175		-	(r) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-3-4, all public records (as defined in
1176		-	IC 5-14-3-2) of the committee are subject to IC 5-14-3-3, including
1177		-	records described in IC 5-14-3-4(b)(12). However, the following
1178		-	records are excepted from public inspection and copying at the
1179		-	discretion of the committee:
1180		-	(1) Personnel files of committee employees and members and
1181		-	files of applicants for employment with the committee to the
1182		-	extent permitted under IC 5-14-3-4(b)(8).
1183		-	(2) Records specifically prepared for discussion or developed
1184		-	during discussion in an executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1,
1185		-	unless the records are prepared for use in the consideration of a
1186		-	candidate for retention or judicial appointment.
1187		-	(3) Investigatory records prepared for the committee until:
1188		-	(A) the records are considered in connection with the
1189		-	consideration of a candidate;
1190		-	(B) the records are publicly discussed by the committee in
1191		-	connection with the consideration of a candidate;
1192		-	(C) a candidate elects to have the records released by the
1193		-	committee; or
1194		-	(D) the committee elects to release the records that the
1195		-	committee considers appropriate in response to publicly
1196		-	disseminated statements relating to the activities or actions of
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1198		-	the committee;
1199		-	whichever occurs first.
1200		-	(4) The work product of an attorney (as defined in IC 5-14-3-2)
1201		-	representing the committee.
1202		-	(s) When an event described by subsection (r)(3) occurs, the
1203		-	investigatory record becomes available for public inspection and
1204		-	copying under IC 5-14-3-3.
1205		-	(t) A former member of the committee may not be nominated as a
1206		-	judge of the court if the person has served as a member of the
1207		-	committee within the previous five (5) years.
1208		-	(u) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
1209		-	the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the
1210		-	legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
1211		-	for review by the interim committee on government in accordance
1212		-	with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
1213		-	(1) official action taken; and
1214		-	(2) actionable items considered;
1215		-	by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.
1216		-	SECTION 31. IC 33-40-5-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.111-2024,
1217		-	SECTION 7, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
1218		-	JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall do the following:
1219		-	(1) Make recommendations to the supreme court concerning
1220		-	standards for indigent defense services provided for defendants
1221		-	against whom the state has sought the death sentence under
1222		-	IC 35-50-2-9, including the following:
1223		-	(A) Determining indigency and eligibility for legal
1224		-	representation.
1225		-	(B) Selection and qualifications of attorneys to represent
1226		-	indigent defendants at public expense.
1227		-	(C) Determining conflicts of interest.
1228		-	(D) Investigative, clerical, and other support services
1229		-	necessary to provide adequate legal representation.
1230		-	(2) Adopt guidelines and standards for indigent defense services
1231		-	under which the counties will be eligible for reimbursement under
1232		-	IC 33-40-6, including the following:
1233		-	(A) Determining indigency and the eligibility for legal
1234		-	representation.
1235		-	(B) The issuance and enforcement of orders requiring the
1236		-	defendant to pay for the costs of court appointed legal
1237		-	representation under IC 33-40-3.
1238		-	(C) The use and expenditure of funds in the county
1239		-	supplemental public defender services fund established under
1240		-	HEA 1272 — Concur 30
1241		-	IC 33-40-3-1.
1242		-	(D) Qualifications of attorneys to represent indigent
1243		-	defendants at public expense.
1244		-	(E) Compensation rates for salaried, contractual, and assigned
1245		-	counsel.
1246		-	(F) Minimum and maximum caseloads of public defender
1247		-	offices and contract attorneys.
1248		-	(G) Requirements concerning the creation and operation of a
1249		-	multicounty public defender's office created under an
1250		-	interlocal agreement as described in IC 33-40-7-3.5.
1251		-	(3) Make recommendations concerning the delivery of indigent
1252		-	defense services in Indiana, including the funding and delivery of
1253		-	indigent defense services for juveniles.
1254		-	(4) Make an annual report to the governor, the general assembly,
1255		-	and the supreme court on the operation of the public defense fund.
1256		-	(5) Make a report not later than December 1, 2029, to the
1257		-	legislative council and the budget committee concerning the up
1258		-	to forty percent (40%) reimbursement from the public defense
1259		-	fund for indigent defense services for misdemeanor cases under
1260		-	IC 33-40-6-4(d), IC 33-40-6-5(c), and IC 33-40-7-11(d).
1261		-	(6) On or before July 1, 2031, and July 1 biennially thereafter,
1262		-	the commission shall submit a report to the executive director
1263		-	of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format
1264		-	under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on
1265		-	government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and
1266		-	IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
1267		-	(A) official action taken; and
1268		-	(B) actionable items considered;
1269		-	by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
1270		-	(b) The commission must provide data and statistics concerning
1271		-	how the reimbursement has impacted attorney appointment rates, jail
1272		-	population, trial rates, and case outcomes in the report under subsection
1273		-	(a)(5).
1274		-	(c) The report to the general assembly under subsection (a)(4) and
1275		-	to the legislative council under subsection (a)(5) must be in an
1276		-	electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
1277		-	(d) The commission shall not:
1278		-	(1) receive any additional appropriations from the general
1279		-	assembly for misdemeanor reimbursement; or
1280		-	(2) reimburse a county other than a county described in
1281		-	IC 33-40-6-4(d) for misdemeanor reimbursement;
1282		-	before July 1, 2029.
1283		-	HEA 1272 — Concur Speaker of the House of Representatives
1284		-	President of the Senate
1285		-	President Pro Tempore
1286		-	Governor of the State of Indiana
1287		-	Date: Time:
1288		-	HEA 1272 — Concur
	1423	+	under subsection (g).".
	1424	+	Delete page 20.
	1425	+	Page 21, delete lines 1 through 26.
	1426	+	and when so amended that said bill do pass.
	1427	+	(Reference is to HB 1272 as printed February 3, 2025.)
	1428	+	ALTING, Chairperson
	1429	+	Committee Vote: Yeas 9, Nays 0.
	1430	+	EH 1272—LS 6825/DI 116