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IN HB1160
Bill
Status
1/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Scott Pelath
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 15-member Indiana Green Program Task Force consisting of 6 senators, 6 representatives, the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of Environmental Management, and the Director of Natural Resources
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Requires the task force to explore creating an Indiana green program to acquire or create natural habitats (green space) and use green space to promote economic development
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Directs the task force to recommend legislation for a pilot project encouraging development of high technology products and services for global export related to industrial practices that create or sustain green space
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Focuses pilot project on computer hardware and software research and development using Indiana University resources, an industrial incubator program, and establishing a "globally competitive entrepreneurial ecosystem" of university and high-tech startup companies
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Requires the task force to meet quarterly, issue annual reports to the legislative council by November 1, and seek technical assistance from Indiana University academics, software entrepreneurs, and state government agency experts
Legislative Description
Indiana green program task force.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Select Committee on Government Reduction
1/9/2012