IN HB1029

Creates an 8-member Joint Committee on Appointment of Major Agency Heads, with 4 members from the House and 4 from the Senate, with no more than 2 members from the same political party from each chamber

Defines "major agency appointments" as gubernatorial appointments to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Commissioner of Transportation, Secretary of Family and Social Services, Commissioner of Environmental Management, and Commissioner of Labor

Requires the committee to convene within 10 business days of receiving notice of the governor's intent to make a major agency appointment to review the appointee's fitness and competence

Delays all major agency appointees from taking office until 45 days after the governor notifies the committee chair of the appointment

Repeals the existing utility regulatory commission nominating committee and takes effect immediately upon passage