LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6687 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 21, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1512 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Outdoor Recreation.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Pfaff BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill establishes the Outdoor Recreation Development Program within the
Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) to coordinate tourism development activities with
outdoor recreation business opportunities.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill requires the IDDC to administer the new Outdoor Recreation
Development Program, with goals related to the outdoor recreation industry, tourism development, economic
and rural economic development, identification of funding sources, and workforce development strategies,
with an annual report on the impact of the program. The IDDC should be able to accomplish the additional
workload using existing staffing and resources.
Explanation of State Revenues: The IDDC has authority to receive and expend funds, grants, and
contributions from public and private sources. It administers several funds which receive state General Fund
appropriations. Funding received from public and private sources may increase to the extent that the new
program's goals and activities more closely align with the goals of their current and potential funding sources.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Indiana Development Destination Corporation; General Assembly; Governor.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Heather Puletz, 317-234-9484; Qian Li, 317-232-9671.
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