IN HB1260

Appropriates $4,000,000 annually from the state general fund to the office of tourism development, effective July 1, 2015.

Requires the office of tourism development to prepare an annual report by November 1 summarizing the economic impact of the appropriation compared to 2014 levels, submitted electronically to the legislative council and legislative services agency.

Establishes the partnership council consisting of 4 members appointed by the lieutenant governor and 4 members appointed by the Indiana tourism association (including 2 from destination marketing organizations), requiring a quorum of 5 members and majority vote to take action.

Creates the partnership council fund with an annual appropriation of $1,000,000 from the state general fund to provide matching grants for approved tourism campaigns by organizations and groups promoting tourism in Indiana, with a maximum match obligation of $1,000,000 per year.

Requires the partnership council to submit an annual report to the governor and general assembly by November 1 each year, and allows fund balances to carry forward without reverting to the general fund.