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IN SB0530
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "newspaper" under Indiana Code to require an average circulation of at least 200 copies during the preceding 12 months, based on United States Postal Service Statement of Ownership published in October of each year.
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Provides alternative qualification pathway for newspapers with either 50% of the largest county newspaper's paid circulation or an average daily paid circulation of 1,500 copies.
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Removes a duplicative general publication provision that previously required two publications at least one week apart when no specific publication procedure applied to an event.
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Simplifies the public hearing notice requirement for non-specified events to reference the general provision in IC 5-3-1-2(b) rather than a separate detailed procedure.
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Removes two expired provisions regarding budget estimate notice errors and establishes July 1, 2015 as the effective date for all amendments.
Legislative Description
Public notice in newspapers. Adds a provision requiring a certain average circulation to the definition of "newspaper" for purposes of the statute concerning notice publication. Removes a duplicative provision from the publication statute that prescribes a publication procedure if another specific publication procedure does not apply to an event. Removes from the publication statute two provisions that have expired.
Last Action
Public Law 122
5/4/2015