Bill Text: IN SB0157 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Great Lakes task force.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-18 - Effective 07/01/2011 [SB0157 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2011-SB0157-Introduced.html

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Introduced Version

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SENATE BILL No. 157

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL

Citations Affected: IC 14-8-2-279.5; IC 14-25-17.

Synopsis: Great Lakes task force. Establishes the Great Lakes conservation and quality task force. Requires the task force to review and discuss various topics related to the supply and quality of water in the Great Lakes.

Effective: July 1, 2011.

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    January 5, 2011, read first time and referred to Committee on Energy and Environmental Affairs.

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Introduced

First Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2011)

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SENATE BILL No. 157

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    A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

SOURCE: IC 14-8-2-279.5; (11)IN0157.1.1. -->     SECTION 1. IC 14-8-2-279.5, AS AMENDED BY P.L.83-2009, SECTION 1, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011]: Sec. 279.5. "Task force", for purposes of:
        (1) IC 14-25-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-14-1; and
        (2) IC 14-25-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-16-1; and
         (3) IC 14-25-17, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-17-1.

SOURCE: IC 14-25-17; (11)IN0157.1.2. -->     SECTION 2. IC 14-25-17 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011]:
     Chapter 17. Great Lakes Conservation and Quality Task Force
    Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "task force" refers to the Great Lakes conservation and quality task force established by section 2 of this chapter.
    Sec. 2. (a) The Great Lakes conservation and quality task force is established.
    (b) The task force consists of the following members:
        (1) Four (4) members of the senate appointed by the president

pro tempore of the senate with advice from the minority leader of the senate. Not more than two (2) members may be from the same political party.
        (2) Four (4) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives with advice from the minority leader of the house of representatives. Not more than two (2) members may be from the same political party.
        (3) One (1) member appointed by the governor.
        (4) The director of the department of environmental management or the director's designee.
        (5) The director of the department of natural resources or the director's designee.
        (6) One (1) member representing an environmental or conservation organization that is organized for the purpose of protecting and preserving the Great Lakes.
    (c) The chairman of the legislative council shall annually appoint the chairperson of the task force.
    Sec. 3. The task force shall meet at the call of the chairperson. However, the task force shall meet at least once each calendar quarter.
    Sec. 4. At least seven (7) affirmative votes are necessary for the task force to take any official action.
    Sec. 5. The task force shall review and discuss various topics related to the supply and quality of water in the Great Lakes and the Great Lakes watershed, including:
        (1) the availability of federal funds for projects related to water quality and supply;
        (2) the extent of water consumption and use from the Great Lakes, including the Great Lakes watershed;
        (3) levels of water pollution and the sources affecting water quality of the Great Lakes, including the Great Lakes watershed;
        (4) the impact of water quality and supply issues on recreational activities and natural habitats;
        (5) the impact of invasive species on the Great Lakes and the Great Lakes watershed ecosystem; and
        (6) current laws and regulations affecting the Great Lakes, including the Great Lakes_St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact (IC14-25-15).
    Sec. 6. The department of natural resources shall, with the assistance of the department of environmental management,

provide staff and support for the task force and is responsible for the administration of the task force.
    Sec. 7. The members of the task force shall serve without compensation.
    Sec. 8. Any reports prepared by the task force must be submitted to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.