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IN HB1376
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Earl Harris
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AI Summary
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Establishes the northwest Indiana professional sports development commission composed of 19 members including mayors from 7 cities, county commissioners and council members from 4 counties, and state appointees.
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Authorizes the commission to study plans for attracting professional sports franchises, prepare a comprehensive master plan for building necessary facilities and infrastructure, and monitor implementation progress.
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Commission members serve 2-year terms with a quorum of 10 members required for business; officers (chairperson, vice chairperson, treasurer) serve 1-year terms beginning September 1.
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Creates the professional sports development fund consisting of general assembly appropriations, grants, gifts, donations, and accrued interest, with money remaining in the fund at fiscal year-end rather than reverting.
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Grants the commission authority to conduct studies, receive funding from federal/state/local/private sources, employ staff, acquire property, and report to the governor, legislature, and economic development corporation on progress.
Legislative Description
Professional sports development commission. Establishes the northwest Indiana professional sports development commission. Authorizes the commission to study various plans and recommendations that are proposed with respect to attracting a professional sports franchise to northwest Indiana. Authorizes the commission to prepare a comprehensive master plan for building the facilities and other infrastructure necessary for attracting and developing one or more professional sports franchises in northwest Indiana. Creates the professional sports development fund.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
1/14/2015