Votes: IN HB1375 | 2019 | Regular Session

Bill Title: State board of accounts. Makes various changes to statutes concerning the state board of accounts (board). Provides that an examination of an entity shall be limited to matters relevant to the use of public money received by the entity. Relocates language addressing examinations of certain not-for-profit corporations. Provides that an examination of a not-for-profit corporation that derives at least 50% but less than $750,000 (rather than $200,000, under current law) of its disbursements from appropriations, public funds, taxes, and other sources of public expense shall be limited to matters relevant to the use of the public money received by the entity. Provides that an individual may confidentially report suspected malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance that involves an individual who has responsibility for administering public funds on behalf of an entity. Expands the list of individuals to whom the board may disclose examination workpapers and investigation records. Makes changes to the procedure governing the payment of delinquent property taxes and specifies how delinquent property tax payments are to be applied. Eliminates a requirement that the county auditor transmit a monthly financial report to the board. Authorizes a county fiscal body to establish a salary schedule that includes greater compensation for the presiding officer or secretary of the county fiscal body or county executive if certain conditions are satisfied. Defines "compensation" for purposes of statutes concerning compensation paid to elected county, city, town, and township officials (local elected officials). Provides that certain information must be included in an ordinance establishing compensation for local elected officials. Makes corresponding changes. Renames the board trust and agency fund the examinations fund. Annually appropriates money in the fund for the payment of the board's expenses for examinations. Provides that money in the fund does not revert to the state general fund. Requires that the board certify the expense incurred for an examination as needed.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-02 - Public Law 209 [HB1375 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Voting Records

ChamberVoteDateYeaNayNVAbsTotalResultSourceView
HouseHouse - House concurred in Senate amendments2019-04-1091135100PassedLinkView
SenateSenate - Third reading2019-04-044620250PassedLinkView
SenateSenate - Committee Vote2019-03-191300013PassedLinkView
HouseThird reading2019-02-0594015100PassedLinkView
HouseHouse - Committee Vote2019-01-301200113PassedLinkView


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