LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7703 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 11, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1645 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Rural Utility Infrastructure.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Isa BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill establishes the Rural Utility Infrastructure Grant Fund for the purpose
of providing grants to specified eligible entities to use in obtaining the utility infrastructure required to meet
the growing demand for utility service in rural areas in Indiana.
The bill provides that the fund shall be administered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation
(IEDC) or its successor. The bill requires the IEDC to adopt rules to implement these provisions.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Rural Utility Infrastructure Grant Fund: The bill establishes the
nonreverting Rural Utility Infrastructure Grant Fund, which would be administered by the IEDC. The fund
consists of gifts, grants, interests and money from other sources. Money in the fund may be used for the
IEDC’s or its successor’s administrative expenses incurred to administer the fund. The bill does not make
an appropriation to the fund.
IEDC: The bill requires the IEDC or its successor to administer the fund. The IEDC would need to adopt the
administrative rules and procedures to provide grants to eligible entities. The bill’s requirements should be
able to be implemented within existing staffing and resource levels.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues: Counties and municipalities that qualify as eligible entities could
potentially receive grants from the Rural Utility Infrastructure Grant Fund for the construction or deployment
of utility infrastructure.
State Agencies Affected: Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
HB 1645 1 Local Agencies Affected: Counties and municipalities.
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Qian Li, 317-232-9671.
HB 1645 2