Bill Text: IN HB1002 | 2012 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Elimination of commissions, boards, and committees.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2012-03-19 - Signed by the Governor [HB1002 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2012-HB1002-Amended.html
Citations Affected: IC 2-5; IC 4-4; IC 4-12; IC 4-23; IC 5-2; IC 5-20;
IC 5-22; IC 5-28; IC 5-29; IC 5-31; IC 6-1.1; IC 6-3.1; IC 8-4.5;
IC 8-16; IC 9-18; IC 10-17; IC 10-18; IC 11-10; IC 12-13; IC 14-8;
IC 14-9; IC 14-10; IC 14-21; IC 14-25; IC 15-11; IC 15-17; IC 16-41;
IC 20-20; IC 20-40; IC 22-4.1; noncode.
January 9, 2012, read first time and referred to Select Committee on Government
Reduction.
January 23, 2012, amended, reported _ Do Pass.
January 27, 2012, read second time, amended, ordered engrossed.
Digest Continued
workforce development to the civil rights commission. Makes conforming technical changes. Repeals the law that establishes the tobacco farmers and rural community impact fund. Repeals the law that allows a distressed political subdivision to appeal if the subdivision's property tax collections are reduced by at least 5% in a calendar year as a result of the application of certain tax credits. Repeals the law that allows certain political subdivisions to borrow money for rural community water supply systems. Repeals the capital investment tax credit. Removes obsolete references to the abandoned railroad corridors board. Reduces the membership of the natural resources advisory council from eleven to seven members; provides for the council to meet in January and on the call of the chairperson; and makes conforming changes. Broadens the requirements for the appointment of one member of the board of animal health. Repeals the following committees, commissions, and boards: (1) Office of community and rural affairs advisory council. (2) Tobacco farmers and rural community impact fund. (3) Indiana arts commission trust fund board. (4) Council on library automation. (5) Library advisory council. (6) Law enforcement, school policing, and youth work group. (7) Affordable housing and community development fund advisory committee. (8) Indiana tourism council. (9) Indiana health informatics corporation. (10) Ohio River bridges project commission. (11) Veterans' home advisory committee. (12) Mental health corrections quality advisory committee. (13) Distressed unit appeal board. (14) Department of local government finance rule adoption committee. (15) Courthouse preservation advisory commission. (16) Rural community water supply loan program. (17) Water shortage task force. (18) Water resources task force. (19) Corporation for educational technology. (20) Educational technology council. (21) School air quality panel. (22) Building and trades advisory committee. Makes conforming changes.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state
offices and administration and to make an appropriation.
(b) This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) The legislative council and code revision commission (IC 2-5-1.1).
(2) The public officers compensation advisory commission
(3) The commission on interstate cooperation (IC 2-5-2).
(4) The commission on state tax and financing policy (IC 2-5-3).
(5) The natural resources study committee (IC 2-5-5).
(6) The pension management oversight commission (IC 2-5-12).
(7) The probate code study commission (IC 2-5-16).
(8) The administrative rules oversight committee (IC 2-5-18).
(9) The census data advisory committee (IC 2-5-19).
(10) The commission on military and veterans affairs (IC 2-5-20).
(11) A committee covered by IC 2-5-21.
(12) The health finance commission (IC 2-5-23).
(13) The water resources study committee (IC 2-5-25).
(14) The select joint commission on Medicaid oversight (IC 2-5-26).
(15) The commission on developmental disabilities (IC 2-5-27.2).
Chapter 1.6. Public Officers Compensation Advisory Commission
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the public officers compensation advisory commission established by section 6 of this chapter.
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "compensation" refers to all of the following elements of compensation:
(1) Salary.
(2) Deferred compensation.
(3) Health, vision, and dental insurance.
(4) Pension and other retirement benefits.
(5) Any other:
(A) amount paid to an individual; or
(B) benefit provided to an individual;
to compensate the individual for services provided as a public officer.
Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "compensation value" means the dollar value of all elements of compensation for a public officer.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "growth rate" refers to the rate of change in Indiana nonfarm income determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the United States Department of Commerce.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "public employee" refers to any of the following:
(1) An employee of the state.
(2) An employee of a political subdivision.
(3) An employee of any other entity whose salary is paid in any part from funds derived from taxes imposed by the state or a political subdivision.
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "public officer" refers to any of the following:
(1) The governor.
(2) The lieutenant governor.
(3) The secretary of state.
(4) The auditor of state.
(5) The treasurer of state.
(6) The attorney general.
(7) The state superintendent of public instruction.
(8) A justice of the supreme court of Indiana.
(9) A judge of the court of appeals of Indiana.
(10) A judge of the Indiana tax court.
(11) A judge of a circuit, superior, or probate court.
(12) A member of the general assembly.
Sec. 6. There is established the public officers compensation advisory commission.
Sec. 7. (a) The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The members appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the same political party.
(2) Two (2) members appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. The members appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the same political party.
(3) Two (2) members appointed by the governor. The members appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the same political party.
(4) Two (2) members appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court of Indiana. The members appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the same political party.
(5) One (1) member appointed by the chief judge of the court of appeals of Indiana.
(b) The following may not be a commission member:
(1) A public officer.
(2) A public employee.
(3) An individual who has a pecuniary interest in the salary of
a public officer. For purposes of this subdivision, an
individual has a pecuniary interest in the salary of a public
officer if an increase in the salary of a public officer will result
in an ascertainable increase in the income or net worth of the
individual.
Sec. 8. (a) The term of a commission member begins on the later
of the following:
(1) July 1 after the member is appointed.
(2) The day the member accepts the member's appointment.
(b) The term of a commission member expires on July 1 of the
fourth year after the year the member's term begins.
(c) A member may be reappointed to serve a new term.
Sec. 9. (a) If there is a vacancy on the commission, the public
officer who appointed the member whose position is vacant shall
appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
(b) The member appointed under this section shall fill the
vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Sec. 10. (a) Before July 1 of each odd-numbered year, the
chairman of the legislative council shall appoint one (1) member to
be chair of the commission.
(b) The member appointed as chair of the commission serves as
chair beginning July 1 after appointment.
(c) A member of the commission may be reappointed as chair of
the commission.
Sec. 11. Five (5) commission members constitute a quorum. The
affirmative votes of at least five (5) commission members are
necessary for the commission to take official action other than to
adjourn or to meet to hear reports or testimony.
Sec. 12. The commission shall meet at the call of the chair and
at other times as the commission considers necessary.
Sec. 13. Each member of the commission is entitled to the
following:
(1) The salary per diem provided under IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
(2) Reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
IC 4-13-1-4.
(3) Other expenses actually incurred in connection with the
member's duties as provided in the state policies and
procedures established by the Indiana department of
administration and approved by the budget agency.
Sec. 14. The legislative services agency shall provide
administrative support for the commission. At the request of the
legislative services agency, the state personnel department or the
Indiana judicial center established by IC 33-38-9-4 shall assign
staff to provide research and other support to assist the legislative
services agency in providing administrative support to the
commission.
Sec. 15. The legislative services agency may contract with
consultants on behalf of the commission, as the commission
considers necessary, to implement this chapter.
Sec. 16. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the
commission is subject to the rules of the legislative council.
Sec. 17. The commission shall make reports to the general
assembly as required by this chapter or by the legislative council.
The reports to the legislative council must be in an electronic
format under IC 5-14-6.
Sec. 18. The commission shall meet at least one (1) time not later
than July 1 of each even-numbered year to do the following:
(1) For each public officer listed in section 5 of this chapter,
determine the most recent year that the compensation value
for the public officer increased.
(2) Receive information relating to the compensation of public
officers.
(3) Consider recommendations for suitable compensation for
public officers.
(4) Take testimony relating to the compensation of public
officers.
Sec. 19. (a) Not later than September 1 of each even-numbered
year, the commission shall make written recommendations to the:
(1) legislative council; and
(2) budget committee;
concerning suitable elements of compensation for public officers.
The recommendations to the legislative council must be in an
electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(b) When making recommendations, the commission shall do
the following:
(1) Make a separate recommendation of compensation value,
which may include a recommendation for no adjustment of
compensation value, for each separate public officer listed in
section 5 of this chapter. The commission may not recommend
an increase in the compensation value for a public officer to
an amount that exceeds the compensation value the public
officer would receive if the compensation value for the public
officer increased each year since the most recent year the
public officer received an increase in compensation value by
the growth rate for each respective year.
(2) Recommend maintaining or abolishing existing elements
of compensation or establishing new elements of
compensation.
(3) Recommend a compensation plan that enables an
individual who is a public officer to select elements of
compensation to meet the individual's own circumstances
while ensuring that individuals who hold the same public
office receive compensation of equal compensation value.
(4) Make other recommendations the commission considers
useful to provide suitable compensation for public officers.
Sec. 20. For purposes of this chapter, a health care adjustment
under IC 33-38-5-8.2 is considered part of the compensation of a
public officer who is a judicial officer.
Sec. 21. A commission recommendation does not take effect
unless enacted by the general assembly.
Sec. 22. There is annually appropriated to the legislative
services agency from the state general fund money necessary for
the operation of the commission.
Sec. 23. Notwithstanding IC 1-1-1-8, the provisions of this
chapter are not severable.
(b) The
(1) Establish a policy for the investment of assets of the fund.
(2) Acquire money for the fund through the solicitation of private or public donations and other revenue producing activities.
(3) Perform other tasks consistent with prudent management and development of the fund.
(b) The expenses of administering the fund and this chapter shall be paid from the fund.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
council to the Indiana library and historical board for confirmation.
(d) The Indiana library and historical board shall establish a process
to select the members appointed under subsection (b)(7).
(e) Except as provided in subsection (f), the terms of office for
council members is three (3) years.
(f) The Indiana library and historical board shall establish the
procedures for the council, including staggering the terms for initial
members of the council.
(g) The council may do the following:
(1) Encourage planning by individual libraries and groups of
libraries with regard to library automation.
(2) Annually update and distribute the statewide library
automation and resource sharing plan.
(3) Submit to the state library board its recommendations
concerning the adoption of library automation standards under
IC 4-23-7.1-11(b).
(4) Encourage library automation, resource sharing, and document
delivery programs that are consistent with state technology
strategies, educational programs, and economic interests.
(5) Consult with appropriate agencies and organizations with an
interest in library automation and resource sharing in Indiana.
(h) The council shall provide an annual report to the Indiana library
and historical board on the council's activities and progress made
towards meeting the goals in the statewide library automation and
resource sharing plan. The council shall recommend to the Indiana
library and historical board funding strategies that support the goals
and initiatives contained in the statewide plan.
established by IC 4-23-7-3.
(7) (6) "Public library" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-12-1-5.
(8) (7) "State library" means the Indiana state library established
by IC 4-23-7-3.
(9) (8) "Statewide library card program" refers to the program
established by section 5.1 of this chapter.
(b) The board
or
(2) reimbursement from state funds for traveling expenses and
other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's
duties.
(b) The expenses of the commission shall be paid from appropriations made to the
Chapter 31. Commission on the Social Status of Black Males
Sec. 1. The 1992 interim study committee created by the legislative council, on the problems of black males, found that the following conditions exist:
(1) Statistical studies chronicling the status of black males in American society reveal startling and disturbing conditions and trends.
(2) By all indicia measuring achievement, success, and quality of life in American society, black males are facing a prodigious struggle for survival while fighting formidable opponents.
(3) Black males make up only five and one-half percent (5.5%) of the population of the United States but are the victims of forty-four percent (44%) of the nation's homicides annually and comprise forty-six percent (46%) of the nation's prison population.
(4) Statistics show that one (1) of every twenty-two (22) black males will die as a result of homicide and that one (1) of every six (6) black males will be arrested before becoming nineteen (19) years of age.
(5) A major proportion of black males in America is virtually trapped in urban areas defined by poverty, violence, and drug
abuse.
(6) Black males suffer from more debilitating health
problems, a higher death rate, and a lower life expectancy
than males in other ethnic and racial groups.
(7) Black females at least sixteen (16) years of age outnumber
black males by more than two million (2,000,000).
(8) Between 1973 and 1988 the average real annual income for
black males between twenty (20) and twenty-four (24) years
of age fell by more than fifty percent (50%).
(9) The increasing misfortunes and the social distress
bombarding black males in American society threaten the
survival of black males.
Sec. 2. The commission on the social status of black males is
established.
Sec. 3. The commission consists of nineteen (19) members
appointed as follows:
(1) Two (2) members of the senate, who are not members of
the same political party, appointed by the president pro
tempore of the senate with the advice of the minority leader
of the senate.
(2) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, who are
not members of the same political party, appointed by the
speaker of the house of representatives with the advice of the
minority leader of the house of representatives.
(3) The director of the division of family resources or the
director's designee.
(4) The director of the division of mental health and addiction
or the director's designee.
(5) The commissioner of the state department of health or the
commissioner's designee.
(6) The superintendent of public instruction or the
superintendent's designee.
(7) The commissioner of the department of correction or the
commissioner's designee.
(8) The director of the civil rights commission or the
director's designee.
(9) The commissioner of the Indiana department of
administration or the commissioner's designee.
(10) The lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor's
designee.
(11) A minority business person, appointed by the governor.
(12) Three (3) persons appointed by the president pro
tempore of the senate who are not members of the general
assembly. Not more than two (2) persons appointed under this
subdivision may be members of the same political party.
(13) Three (3) persons appointed by the speaker of the house
of representatives who are not members of the general
assembly. Not more than two (2) persons appointed under this
subdivision may be members of the same political party.
Sec. 4. (a) A member of the commission may be removed at any
time by the member's appointing authority.
(b) The appointing authority shall fill a vacancy on the
commission by appointing a new member for the unexpired term.
(c) The terms of the legislative members expire at the election of
the general assembly following the appointments.
Sec. 5. (a) At the first meeting of the commission each year, the
members shall elect:
(1) one (1) member to be the commission's chairperson; and
(2) one (1) member to be the commission's vice chairperson.
(b) A vacancy in the office of chairperson or vice chairperson
shall be filled by vote of the remaining members. The term of office
of a person chosen to fill a vacancy expires at the first meeting of
the commission the following year.
Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall make a systematic study of the
following:
(1) The conditions described in section 1 of this chapter.
(2) The reasons for the existence of those conditions.
(b) The commission shall propose measures to alleviate and
correct the underlying causes of the conditions described in section
1 of this chapter.
(c) The commission may study other topics suggested by the
legislative council or as directed by the chairperson of the
commission.
(d) The commission shall receive suggestions or comments
pertinent to the issues that the commission studies from members
of the general assembly, governmental agencies, public and private
organizations, and private citizens.
Sec. 7. The civil rights commission shall provide staff and
administrative support to the commission.
Sec. 8. The commission shall meet on call of the chairperson and
at other times that the commission determines.
Sec. 9. Eight (8) of the members of the commission is a quorum.
The affirmative votes of at least eight (8) voting members of the
commission are required for the commission to take final action.
Sec. 10. The commission shall issue an annual report stating the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the commission. The commission shall submit the report to the governor and the legislative council. A report submitted under this section to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(c) Each member of the commission who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees created by the legislative council.
Sec. 12. (a) The commission on the social status of black males special fund is established to provide money for special projects of the commission.
(b) The fund shall be administered by the treasurer of state.
(c) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) The fund consists of gifts, contributions, and money donated to the commission.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.
(f) Interest accrues to the fund.
(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(h) Money in the fund is appropriated continuously for the purpose stated in subsection (a).
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Chapter 32. Native American Indian Affairs Commission
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the
Native American Indian affairs commission established by section
3 of this chapter.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "Native American Indian" means
an individual who is at least one (1) of the following:
(1) An Alaska native as defined in 43 U.S.C. 1602(b).
(2) An Indian as defined in 25 U.S.C. 450b(d).
(3) A native Hawaiian as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7912(1).
Sec. 3. The Native American Indian affairs commission is
established.
Sec. 4. (a) The commission consists of fifteen (15) voting
members and two (2) nonvoting members. The voting members of
the commission consist of the following:
(1) Six (6) Native American Indians, each from a different
geographic region of Indiana.
(2) Two (2) Native American Indians who have knowledge in
Native American traditions and spiritual issues.
(3) The commissioner of the department of correction or the
commissioner's designee.
(4) The commissioner of the commission for higher education
or the commissioner's designee.
(5) The commissioner of the state department of health or the
commissioner's designee.
(6) The secretary of family and social services or the
secretary's designee.
(7) The director of the department of natural resources or the
director's designee.
(8) The state superintendent of public instruction or the
superintendent's designee.
(9) The commissioner of the department of workforce
development or the commissioner's designee.
(b) The nonvoting members of the commission consist of the
following:
(1) One (1) member of the house of representatives appointed
by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(2) One (1) member of the senate appointed by the president
pro tempore of the senate.
(c) The governor shall appoint each Native American Indian
member of the commission to a term of four (4) years, and any
vacancy occurring shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired
term. Before appointing a Native American Indian member to the
commission, the governor shall solicit nominees from Indiana
associations that represent Native American Indians in the
geographic region from which the member will be selected. Not
more than one (1) member may represent the same tribe or Native
American Indian organization or association.
(d) A member of the commission may be removed by the
member's appointing authority.
Sec. 5. The affirmative votes of at least eight (8) members of the
commission are required for the commission to take any official
action, including public policy recommendations and reports.
Sec. 6. (a) The civil rights commission established by IC 22-9-1-4
shall provide staff and administrative support for the commission.
(b) Expenses incurred under this chapter shall be paid from
funds appropriated to the civil rights commission.
(c) The governor shall appoint a voting member of the
commission to serve as the commission's chairperson.
Sec. 7. The commission shall study problems common to Native
American Indian residents of Indiana in the areas of employment,
education, civil rights, health, and housing. The commission may
make recommendations to appropriate federal, state, and local
governmental agencies concerning the following:
(1) Health issues affecting Native American Indian
communities, including data collection, equal access to public
assistance programs, and informing health officials of cultural
traditions relevant to health care.
(2) Cooperation and understanding between the Native
American Indian communities and other communities
throughout Indiana.
(3) Cultural barriers to the educational system, including
barriers to higher education and opportunities for financial
aid and minority scholarships.
(4) Inaccurate information and stereotypes concerning Native
American Indians, including the accuracy of educational
curriculum.
(5) Measures to stimulate job skill training and related
workforce development, including initiatives to assist
employers to overcome communication and cultural
differences.
(6) Programs to encourage the growth and support of Native
American Indian owned businesses.
(7) Public awareness of issues affecting the Native American
Indian communities.
(8) Issues concerning preservation and excavation of Native
American Indian historical and archeology sites, including
reburial of Native American Indians.
(9) Measures that could facilitate easier access to state and
local government services by Native American Indians.
Sec. 8. The commission may not study or make
recommendations on the following issues:
(1) Negotiations between a tribe and the state or federal
government concerning tribal sovereignty.
(2) Gaming on tribal land.
(1) Evaluate state and local programs associated with:
(A) the prevention, detection, and solution of criminal offenses;
(B) law enforcement; and
(C) the administration of criminal and juvenile justice.
(2) Improve and coordinate all aspects of law enforcement, juvenile justice, and criminal justice in this state.
(3) Stimulate criminal and juvenile justice research.
(4) Develop new methods for the prevention and reduction of crime.
(5) Prepare applications for funds under the Omnibus Act and the Juvenile Justice Act.
(6) Administer victim and witness assistance funds.
(7) Administer the traffic safety functions assigned to the institute under IC 9-27-2.
(8) Compile and analyze information and disseminate the information to persons who make criminal justice decisions in this state.
(9) Serve as the criminal justice statistical analysis center for this state.
(10) Identify grants and other funds that can be used by the department of correction to carry out its responsibilities concerning sex or violent offender registration under IC 11-8-8.
(11) Administer the application and approval process for designating an area of a consolidated or second class city as a public safety improvement area under IC 36-8-19.5.
(12) Develop and maintain a meth watch program to inform retailers and the public about illicit methamphetamine production,
distribution, and use in Indiana.
(13) Establish, maintain, and operate, subject to specific
appropriation by the general assembly, a web site containing a list
of properties (as defined in IC 5-2-6-19(b)) that have been used
as the site of a methamphetamine laboratory.
(14) Develop and manage the gang crime witness protection
program established by section 21 of this chapter.
(15) Identify grants and other funds that can be used to fund the
gang crime witness protection program.
(16) After December 31, 2008, administer the licensing of:
(A) commercial driver training schools; and
(B) instructors at commercial driver training schools.
(17) Administer any sexual offense services.
(18) Administer domestic violence programs.
(19) Administer assistance to victims of human sexual trafficking
offenses as provided in IC 35-42-3.5-4.
(20) Administer the domestic violence prevention and treatment
fund under IC 5-2-6.7.
(21) Administer the family violence and victim assistance fund
under IC 5-2-6.8.
(22) Administer and provide staff support to the law enforcement,
school policing, and youth work group under IC 5-2-6.9.
IC 4-4-9.7-4 the lieutenant governor.
(5) One (1) member to represent residential real estate developers.
(6) One (1) member to represent construction trades.
(7) One (1) member to represent mortgage lenders banks and
other lending institutions.
(8) One (1) member to represent the interests of persons with
disabilities.
(9) One (1) member to represent service providers.
(10) Two (2) members to represent neighborhood groups.
(11) One (1) member to represent low income families.
(12) One (1) member to represent nonprofit community based
organizations and community development corporations.
(13) One (1) member to represent real estate brokers or
salespersons.
(14) One (1) member to represent the Indiana Apartment Owner's
Association.
(15) One (1) member to represent the manufactured housing
industry.
At least three (3) members of the advisory committee shall be from a
city with a population of less than thirty-five thousand (35,000), a
town, or a rural area.
(c) Members of the advisory committee shall serve a term of three
(3) years. However, the governor may remove for cause an appointed
member of the advisory committee and fill vacancies of appointed
members on the advisory committee.
(d) The advisory committee shall make recommendations to the
housing and community development authority regarding:
(1) the development of policies and procedures under section 14
of this chapter; and
(2) long term sources to capitalize the housing trust fund,
including the following:
(A) Revenue from development ordinances, fees, or taxes.
(B) Market based or private revenue.
(C) Revenue generated from government programs,
foundations, private individuals, or corporations.
(e) The advisory committee shall prepare and present an annual
report that:
(1) describes disbursements under the housing trust fund; and
(2) makes recommendations to the board of the Indiana housing
and community development authority regarding long term
sources to capitalize the housing trust fund.
2012]. Sec. 16. (a) Each member of the advisory committee who is not
a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided
by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement
for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in
connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel
policies and procedures established by the department of
administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the advisory committee who is a state employee
is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses
actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided
in the state travel policies and procedures established by the
department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(1) A purchase of supplies under this article by any of the following:
(A) A governmental body.
(B) A state educational institution.
(C) An instrumentality of the state that performs essential governmental functions on either a statewide or local basis.
(D) The state lottery commission created by IC 4-30-3-1.
(2) A purchase made under IC 5-17-1.
as determined under section 10 of this chapter.
SECTION 4, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 8. (a) An offeror who wants to claim a preference
provided under this chapter for a given supply item must indicate in the
offer what supply item in the offer is a preferred supply.
(b) An offeror who wants to claim a preference provided under this
chapter to conduct an indoor air quality inspection and evaluation
program under IC 16-41-37.5 must indicate in the offer that the indoor
air quality inspection and evaluation program is subject to a price
preference.
(b) If an offeror offers a preferred supply for a given supply item, the purchasing agent shall compute an adjusted offer for that item according to the following formula:
STEP ONE: Determine the price preference percentage for the supply item under this chapter.
STEP TWO: Multiply the offeror's offer for the supply item by the percentage determined under STEP ONE.
STEP THREE: Subtract the number determined under STEP TWO from the offeror's offer for the supply item.
SECTION 124, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 7.5. (a) This section applies to
surplus computer hardware that:
(1) is not usable by a state agency as determined under section 6
of this chapter; and
(2) has market value.
(b) As used in this section, "educational entity" refers to the
following:
(1) a school corporation as defined in IC 36-1-2-17 or nonpublic
schools as defined in IC 20-10.1-1-3 before July 1, 2005, or
IC 20-18-2-12.
(2) The corporation for educational technology described in
IC 20-10.1-25.1 before July 1, 2005, or IC 20-20-15.
(c) As used in this section, "market value" means the value of the
property is more than the estimated costs of sale and transportation of
the property.
(d) Surplus computer hardware available for sale may, under the
policies prescribed by the budget agency, be offered to an educational
entity.
(1) Contribute to the strengthening of the economy of Indiana by encouraging the organization and development of new business enterprises, including technologically oriented enterprises.
notice of the hearing shall be given at least fourteen (14) days
before the hearing in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5-5(b).
(3) (2) Approve and administer loans from the small business
development fund established by IC 5-28-18.
(4) (3) Conduct activities for nontraditional entrepreneurs under
IC 5-28-18.
(5) (4) Establish and administer the small and minority business
financial assistance program under IC 5-28-20.
(6) (5) Assist small businesses in obtaining state and federal tax
incentives.
(7) (6) Maintain, through the Small Business Development
Centers, a statewide network of public, private, and educational
resources to, among other things, inform small businesses of the
state and federal programs under which they may obtain financial
assistance or realize reduced costs through programs such as the
small employer health insurance pooling program under
IC 27-8-5-16(8).
(b) The corporation may do the following to carry out this chapter:
(1) Receive money from any source, enter into contracts, and
expend money for any activities appropriate to its purpose.
(2) Do all other things necessary or incidental to carrying out the
corporation's functions under this chapter.
(3) Establish programs to identify entrepreneurs with marketable
ideas and to support the organization and development of new
business enterprises, including technologically oriented
enterprises.
(4) Conduct conferences and seminars to provide entrepreneurs
with access to individuals and organizations with specialized
expertise.
(5) Establish a statewide network of public, private, and
educational resources to assist the organization and development
of new enterprises.
(6) Operate a small business assistance center to provide small
businesses, including minority owned businesses and businesses
owned by women, with access to managerial and technical
expertise and to provide assistance in resolving problems
encountered by small businesses.
(7) Cooperate with public and private entities, including the
Indiana Small Business Development Center Network and the
federal government marketing program, in exercising the powers
listed in this subsection.
(8) Establish and administer the small and minority business
financial assistance program under IC 5-28-20.
(9) Approve and administer loans from the small business
development fund established by IC 5-28-18.
(10) Coordinate state funded programs that assist the organization
and development of new enterprises.
(1) Establish and implement the policies and procedures to be used by the corporation in the administration of the fund.
(2) Subject to section 10 of this chapter, establish criteria for awarding loans from the fund.
(3) Review and approve or disapprove applications for loans from the fund.
(4) Establish the terms of loans from the fund, which must include the conditions set forth in section 11 of this chapter.
(5) Award the loans approved under this chapter.
(6) Provide the staff and other resources necessary to implement this chapter.
(7) Prepare and distribute to appropriate entities throughout Indiana requests for proposals for the organization and operation of local pools.
(8) Conduct conferences and seminars concerning the fund.
(b) The corporation may enter into contracts necessary for the administration of this chapter, including contracts for servicing loans from the fund.
(b) The corporation may do the following:
(1) Receive money from any source, borrow money, enter into contracts, and expend money for activities appropriate to its purpose under this chapter.
(2) Do things necessary or incidental to carrying out the functions listed in this chapter.
(3) Establish a statewide business modernization network to assist Indiana businesses in identifying ways to increase productivity and market competitiveness.
(4) Identify scientific and technological problems and opportunities related to the economy of Indiana and formulate proposals to overcome those problems or realize those opportunities.
(5) Identify specific areas in which scientific research and technological investigation will contribute to the improvement of productivity of Indiana manufacturers and farmers.
(6) Determine specific areas in which financial investment in scientific and technological research and development from private businesses located in Indiana could be improved or increased if state resources were made available to assist in financing activities.
(7) Assist in establishing cooperative associations of postsecondary educational institutions in Indiana and of private enterprises to coordinate research and development programs that will, consistent with the primary educational function of the postsecondary educational institutions, aid in the creation of new jobs in Indiana.
(8) Assist in financing the establishment and continued development of technology intensive businesses in Indiana.
(9) Advise postsecondary educational institutions of the research needs of Indiana businesses and improve the exchange of scientific and technological information for the mutual benefit of postsecondary educational institutions and private businesses.
(10) Coordinate programs established by postsecondary educational institutions to provide Indiana businesses with scientific and technological information.
(11) Establish programs in scientific education that will support the accelerated development of technology intensive businesses in Indiana.
(12) Provide financial assistance through contracts, grants, and loans to programs of scientific and technological research and development.
(13) Determine how state educational institutions can increase income derived from the sale or licensure of products or processes having commercial value that are developed as a result of state educational institution sponsored research programs.
(1) IC 6-3.1-7.
(2) IC 6-3.1-13.
CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 10. In addition to the other
requirements of this chapter, the economic incentives and
compliance report must also include a detailed report on the
following programs, resources, or activities for which the
corporation is responsible:
(1) Small business development under IC 5-28-17.
(2) The small business development fund established under
IC 5-28-18-7.
(3) The small business incubator program under IC 5-28-21.
(4) Efforts to promote business modernization of and the
adoption of technology by Indiana businesses under
IC 5-28-23.
rules proposed by the department of local government finance for
adoption. During the period when the department is formulating a rule
for adoption, the department shall provide the proposed rule to each
individual appointed under this section. Each individual shall review
the proposed rule. Before the department of local government finance
takes final action to adopt a rule, the commissioner of the department
and the individuals appointed under this section shall vote on the
adoption. The department may take final action to adopt a rule only if
there are at least two (2) affirmative votes for adoption. If the vote
results in disapproval of the adoption, the department may not propose
for adoption the same rule, or substantially the same rule, until at least
one (1) year after the date of the vote. The department must make a
written record of the vote under this subsection. The record of the vote
is a public record.
(d) The department of local government finance shall:
(1) provide facilities and support to the individuals appointed
under this section for the performance of their duties under this
section; and
(2) allow each individual appointed under this section at least two
(2) weeks to review a proposed rule before a vote is taken on the
proposed rule under subsection (c).
(1) IC 6-3.1-10 (enterprise zone investment cost credit).
(2) IC 6-3.1-11 (industrial recovery tax credit).
(3) IC 6-3.1-11.5 (military base recovery tax credit).
(4) IC 6-3.1-11.6 (military base investment cost credit).
If a taxpayer, pass through entity, or shareholder, partner, or member of a pass through entity has been granted more than one (1) tax credit for the same project, the taxpayer, pass through entity, or shareholder,
partner, or member of a pass through entity must elect to apply only
one (1) of the tax credits in the manner and form prescribed by the
department.
(1) Prepare a list of existing rights-of-way that might be abandoned during the following year.
(2) Set priorities for potential future uses of rights-of-way consistent with the Indiana department of transportation's comprehensive transportation plan and the department of natural resources trail system plan.
(3) Contact each railroad owner that holds an interest in a corridor in Indiana to assess the status and any issues concerning corridors that may be abandoned.
(b) The Indiana department of transportation annually, in consultation with affected state and local agencies, shall prepare a list of corridors for preservation.
(1) Annual system diagram map and supplemental information submitted to the
(2) Changes in local agency interest.
(3) Availability of funds.
(4) Possible future uses for rail, transit, highway, bicycle, pedestrian, utility, communication, or recreation corridors.
(1) A description of the rights-of-way that have been abandoned during the previous year. This description is not required to include the legal description of any of the rights-of-way.
(2) Any property that has been purchased under the program.
(3) Sources of funds for the program.
(4) Other information that the board or the departments consider relevant.
SECTION 4, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 1. The bureau of motor vehicles shall, with the
advice of the Native American Indian affairs commission established
under IC 4-4-31.4, IC 4-23-32, design and issue an Indiana Native
American trust license plate. The Indiana Native American trust license
plate shall be designed and issued as a special group recognition
license plate under IC 9-18-25.
(b) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the Indiana Native American trust fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the Indiana Native American trust fund in the same manner as other public trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the Indiana Native American trust fund.
(c) The commissioner shall administer the Indiana Native American trust fund. Expenses of administering the Indiana Native American trust fund shall be paid from money in the Indiana Native American trust fund.
(d) On June 30 of each year, the commissioner shall distribute the money from the fund as follows:
(1) To Historic Prophetstown for a calendar year ending before January 1, 2009.
(2) To the Native American Indian affairs commission established under
(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(f) The Native American Indian affairs commission may use money received under this section for any lawful purpose of the Native American Indian affairs commission.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2015, the commission consists of
(1) a resident of that congressional district;
(2) a veteran of service in the armed forces of the United States of America in time of war;
(3) a citizen of Indiana at the time of the service; and
(4) appointed:
(A) in the manner;
(B) for the terms;
(C) to have the powers; and
(D) to perform the duties;
as provided in this chapter.
(c) The commission:
(1) as the commission and in the commission's name, may prosecute and defend suits; and
(2) has all other duties, rights, and powers that are:
(A) necessary to implement this chapter; and
(B) not inconsistent with this chapter.
(d) The members of the commission are not liable in their individual capacity, except to the state, for any act done or omitted in connection with the performance of their duties under this chapter.
(e) A suit against the commission must be brought in a court with jurisdiction in Marion County. Notice or summons of the suit shall be served upon the president, vice president, or secretary of the commission. In a suit against the commission, it is not necessary to name the individual members of the commission as either plaintiff or defendant. Commission members may sue and be sued in the name of the Indiana war memorials commission.
(f) The commission shall:
(1) report to the governor through the adjutant general; and
(2) be under the adjutant general for administrative supervision.
(g) The reduction in the membership of the commission from ten (10) to nine (9) under subsection (b) shall be accomplished as the terms of members end and new members are appointed. This subsection expires July 1, 2015.
JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 48. (a) "Commission", except as provided in
subsections (b) through (r), this section, refers to the natural resources
commission.
(b) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-1, has the meaning set
forth in IC 14-13-1-1.
(c) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-2, has the meaning set
forth in IC 14-13-2-2.
(d) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-4, has the meaning set
forth in IC 14-13-4-1.
(e) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-5, has the meaning set
forth in IC 14-13-5-1.
(f) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-6, has the meaning set
forth in IC 14-13-6-2.
(g) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-14-1, has the meaning set
forth in IC 14-14-1-3.
(h) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-20-11, has the meaning set
forth in IC 14-20-11-1.
(i) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-21-4, has the meaning set
forth in IC 14-21-4-1.
(j) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-25-11, has the meaning set
forth in IC 14-25-11-1.
(k) (i) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-28-4, has the meaning
set forth in IC 14-28-4-1.
(l) (j) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-30-1, has the meaning
set forth in IC 14-30-1-2.
(m) (k) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-30-2, has the meaning
set forth in IC 14-30-2-2.
(n) (l) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-30-3, has the meaning
set forth in IC 14-30-3-2.
(o) (m) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-30-4, has the meaning
set forth in IC 14-30-4-2.
(p) (n) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-33-20, has the meaning
set forth in IC 14-33-20-2.
(1) For purposes of IC 14-9-5, the meaning set forth in IC 14-9-5-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 14-9-8-21, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-9-8-21.
(3) For purposes of IC 14-9-8-21.5, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-9-8-21.5.
(4) For purposes of IC 14-9-9, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-9-9-3.
(5) For purposes of IC 14-12-1, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-12-1-1.
(6) For purposes of IC 14-12-2, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-12-2-2.
(7) For purposes of IC 14-12-3, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-12-3-2.
(8) For purposes of IC 14-13-1, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-13-1-2.
(9) For purposes of IC 14-13-2, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-13-2-3.
(10) For purposes of IC 14-16-1, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-16-1-30.
(11) For purposes of IC 14-19-8, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-19-8-1.
(12) For purposes of IC 14-20-11, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-20-11-2.
(13) For purposes of IC 14-21-4, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-21-4-10.
(14) (13) For purposes of IC 14-22-3, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-22-3-1.
(15) (14) For purposes of IC 14-22-4, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-22-4-1.
(16) (15) For purposes of IC 14-22-5, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-22-5-1.
(17) (16) For purposes of IC 14-22-8, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-22-8-1.
(18) (17) For purposes of IC 14-22-34, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-22-34-2.
(19) (18) For purposes of IC 14-23-3, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-23-3-1.
(20) (19) For purposes of IC 14-24-4.5, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-24-4.5-2(5).
(21) (20) For purposes of IC 14-25-2-4, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-25-2-4.
(22) (21) For purposes of IC 14-25-10, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-25-10-1.
(23) For purposes of IC 14-25-11-19, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-25-11-19.
(24) (22) For purposes of IC 14-25.5, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-25.5-1-3.
(25) (23) For purposes of IC 14-28-5, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-28-5-2.
(26) (24) For purposes of IC 14-31-2, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-31-2-5.
(27) (25) For purposes of IC 14-25-12, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-25-12-1.
(28) (26) For purposes of IC 14-32-8, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-32-8-1.
(29) (27) For purposes of IC 14-33-14, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-33-14-3.
(30) (28) For purposes of IC 14-33-21, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-33-21-1.
(31) (29) For purposes of IC 14-34-6-15, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-34-6-15.
(32) (30) For purposes of IC 14-34-14, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-34-14-1.
(33) (31) For purposes of IC 14-34-19-1.3, the meaning set forth
in IC 14-34-19-1.3(a).
(34) (32) For purposes of IC 14-34-19-1.5, the meaning set forth
in IC 14-34-19-1.5(a).
(35) (33) For purposes of IC 14-37-10, the meaning set forth in
IC 14-37-10-1.
(b) Not more than
in a year.
(1) shall hold
(2) may hold
(1) A chairperson and vice chairperson.
(2) Any other officer needed to carry out the business of the advisory council.
(1) IC 14-9.
(2) This article.
(3) IC 14-11.
(4) IC 14-12-2.
(5) IC 14-14.
(6) IC 14-17-3.
(7) IC 14-18, except IC 14-18-6 and IC 14-18-8.
(8) IC 14-19-1 and IC 14-19-8.
(9) IC 14-21.
(10) IC 14-22-3, IC 14-22-4, and IC 14-22-5.
(11) IC 14-23-1.
(12) IC 14-25, except IC 14-25-8-3
(13) IC 14-26.
(14) IC 14-27.
(15) IC 14-28.
(16) IC 14-29.
(17) IC 14-35-1, IC 14-35-2, and IC 14-35-3.
(18) IC 14-37.
(19) IC 14-38, except IC 14-38-3.
(b) A rule adopted under subsection (a) expires not later than one (1) year after the rule is accepted for filing by the publisher of the
Indiana Register.
(b) If Native American Indian human remains are removed from a burial ground, the department shall provide the following to the Native American Indian affairs commission:
(1) Any written findings or reports that result from the analysis and study of the human remains.
(2) Written notice to the Native American Indian affairs commission that the analysis and study of the human remains are complete.
(c) After receiving written notice under subsection (b)(2), the Native American Indian affairs commission shall make recommendations to the department regarding the final disposition of the Native American Indian human remains.
(1) The appropriateness of the permit threshold amounts established in section 7(a) of this chapter considering:
(A) advances made under section 1.4 of the compact;
(2) Any changes in those amounts that the general assembly deems warranted.
(1) One (1) member from the school of veterinary medicine of Purdue University upon the recommendation of the Purdue University board of trustees.
(2) Two (2) members, each of whom must:
(A) be a graduate of a veterinary college accredited by the American Veterinarian Medical Association and licensed and accredited to practice veterinary medicine and surgery in Indiana;
(B) have at least five (5) years experience in veterinary medicine; and
(C) actually be engaged in the general practice of veterinary medicine during the member's term on the board.
The members appointed under this subdivision may not belong to the same political party.
(3) Seven (7) members with the following qualifications:
(A) One (1) member must be engaged in poultry production.
(B) One (1) member must be engaged in dairying.
(C) One (1) member must be engaged in swine production.
(D) One (1) member must be engaged in beef-type cattle production.
(E) One (1) member must be engaged in horse production.
(F) One (1) member must be engaged in sheep production.
(G) One (1) member must be:
(i) engaged in small animal veterinary medical practice; and
(ii) a veterinarian licensed and accredited to practice veterinary medicine and surgery in Indiana who has been licensed and accredited for at least five (5) years.
The members appointed under clauses (A) through (F) must be producers of livestock or poultry who are engaged in livestock or poultry production during their service on the board. Not more than four (4) of the members appointed under this subdivision may belong to the same political party.
(4) One (1) member who holds or is affiliated with
(A) A license issued under this article.
(B) A grant of inspection issued to a meat processing establishment under IC 15-17-5.
(C) A permit issued to a milk plant under IC 15-18-1.
(1) to:
(A) the legislative council; and
(B) the department of education;
in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6; and
(2) to the facilities manager and superintendent of each school corporation.
(b) The department shall review and revise the manual developed under subsection (a) at least once every three (3) years to assure that the manual continues to represent best practices available to schools.
department of labor.
(9) A mechanical engineer with experience in building ventilation
system design, appointed by the governor.
(10) A building contractor with experience in air flow systems
who is a member of a national association that specializes in air
flow systems, appointed by the governor.
(11) A member of a labor organization whose members install,
service, evaluate, and balance heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning equipment, appointed by the governor.
(12) An individual with experience in the cleaning and
maintenance of commercial facilities, appointed by the governor.
(c) The chairperson of the panel shall be the representative of the
state department.
(d) The panel shall convene at least twice annually at the discretion
of the chairperson.
(e) The state department shall post minutes of each meeting of the
panel on the state department's web site not later than forty-five (45)
days after the meeting.
(f) The state department shall provide administrative support for the
panel.
(g) The panel shall:
(1) identify and make available to schools and state agencies best
operating practices for indoor air quality;
(2) assist the state department in developing plans to improve air
quality conditions found in inspections under section 2 of this
chapter; and
(3) assist the state department in adopting rules under section 2 of
this chapter.
(h) The state department shall prepare and make available to the
public an annual report describing the panel's actions.
(1) the 4R's technology grant program to assist school corporations (on behalf of public schools) in purchasing technology equipment:
(A) for kindergarten and grade 1 students, to learn reading, writing, and arithmetic using technology;
(B) for students in all grades, to understand that technology is
a tool for learning; and
(C) for students in kindergarten through grade 3 who have
been identified as needing remediation, to offer daily
remediation opportunities using technology to prevent those
students from failing to make appropriate progress at the
particular grade level;
(2) a school technology program developed by the department.
The program may include grants to school corporations for the
purchase of:
(A) equipment, hardware, and software;
(B) learning and teaching systems; and
(C) other materials;
that promote student learning, as determined by the department.
(3) providing educational technologies, including computers in
the homes of students;
(4) conducting educational technology training for teachers; and
(5) other innovative educational technology programs.
(b) The department may also use money in the fund under contracts
entered into with the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1
to study the feasibility of establishing an information
telecommunications gateway that provides access to information on
employment opportunities, career development, and instructional
services from data bases operated by the state among the following:
(1) Elementary and secondary schools.
(2) Postsecondary educational institutions.
(3) Career and technical educational centers and institutions that
are not postsecondary educational institutions.
(4) Libraries.
(5) Any other agencies offering education and training programs.
(c) The fund consists of:
(1) state appropriations;
(2) private donations to the fund;
(3) money directed to the fund from the corporation for
educational technology under IC 20-20-15; or
(4) (3) any combination of the amounts described in subdivisions
(1) through (3). this subsection.
(d) The fund shall be administered by the department.
(e) Unexpended money appropriated to or otherwise available in the
fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general
fund but remains available to the department for use under this chapter.
(f) Subject to section 7 of this chapter, a school corporation may use
money from the school corporation's capital projects fund as permitted
under IC 20-40-8 for educational technology equipment.
unless the school corporation develops a three (3) year technology plan.
(b) Each technology plan must include at least the following information:
(1) A description of the school corporation's intent to integrate technology into the school corporation's curriculum.
(2) A plan for providing inservice training.
(3) A schedule for maintaining and replacing educational technology equipment.
(4) A description of the criteria used to select the appropriate educational technology equipment for the appropriate use.
(5) Other information requested by the department after consulting with the budget agency.
(c) The department shall develop guidelines concerning the development of technology plans. The guidelines developed under this subsection are subject to the approval of the governor.
(b) In addition to any other funds available under this chapter, if state funds are transferred under IC 20-32-5-19 to the 4R's technology program:
(1) those funds do not revert to the state general fund;
(2) those funds shall be made available to the 4R's technology program under this chapter; and
(3) the department, upon approval by the governor and the budget agency, shall use those funds to award grants under this section.
(c) To be eligible to receive a grant under the program, a school corporation must comply with the following:
(1) The school corporation must apply to the department for a grant on behalf of a school within the school corporation to purchase technology equipment.
(2) The school corporation must certify the following:
(A) That the school will provide every kindergarten and grade 1 student at that school the opportunity to learn reading, writing, and arithmetic using technology.
(B) That the school will provide daily before or after school technology laboratories for students in grades 1 through 3 who have been identified as needing remediation in reading, writing, or arithmetic.
(C) That the school will provide additional technology opportunities, that may include Saturday sessions, for students in other grade levels to use the technology laboratories for remediation in reading, writing, arithmetic, or mathematics.
(D) That the school will provide technology opportunities to students that attend remediation programs under IC 20-32-8 (if the school corporation is required to do so) or any other additional summer programs.
(E) That the school corporation
(3) The school corporation must include in the application the sources of and the amount of money secured under subdivision (2)(E).
(4) The school corporation or the school must:
(A) provide teacher training services; or
(B) use vendor provided teacher training services.
(5) The school corporation must give primary consideration to the purchase of technology equipment that includes teacher training services.
(6) The teachers who will be using the technology equipment must support the initiative described in this chapter.
(d) Upon review of the applications by the department, the satisfaction of the requirements set forth in subsection (c), and subject to the availability of funds for this purpose, the department shall award to each eligible school corporation a grant to purchase technology equipment under section 6(a)(1) of this chapter.
(e) The department shall monitor the compliance by the school corporations receiving grants of the matters cited in subsection (c).
(1) review;
(2) suggest changes;
(3) approve; or
(4) reject;
a school corporation's technology plan.
2012]. (Building and Trades Advisory Committee).
(b) Any assets and obligations of the corporation are transferred to the office of the secretary of family and social services on June 30, 2012.
(c) This SECTION expires December 31, 2012.
(b) On July 1, 2012, any appropriation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013, made to:
(1) the family and social services administration for the commission on the social status of black males in P.L.229-2011;
(2) the department of workforce development for the commission on Hispanic/Latino affairs in P.L.229-2011;
(3) the department of workforce development for the women's commission in P.L.229-2011; and
(4) the department of workforce development for the Native American Indian affairs commission in P.L.229-2011;
is transferred to the commission.
(c) This SECTION expires June 30, 2013.
(b) Any member of the Native American Indian affairs commission under IC 4-4-31.4, before its repeal by this act, is a member of the Native American Indian affairs commission under IC 4-23-32, as added by this act.
(c) This SECTION expires December 31, 2013.
