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IN HB1435

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Randy Truitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a state grant program for college students enrolled at institutions with Indiana campuses to offset textbook purchase costs
  • Grant amount equals the lesser of the sales tax paid on the textbook purchase or $35 per transaction
  • Textbooks must be purchased from a "qualified vendor" that has received an authorized course textbook list from the institution or communication from the professor about required materials
  • Definition of "textbook" includes traditional books, consumable hardware, computer software, and digital content used for courses
  • Students must file grant claims with the Indiana Department of State Revenue, with funding appropriated from the state general fund

Legislative Description

Higher education textbook grant.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

1/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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