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IN HB1057
Bill
Status
1/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Karlee Macer
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Indiana Per Diem Grant Program to provide reimbursement grants to qualified nonprofit corporations that serve homeless members of the Indiana Army National Guard and Indiana Air National Guard.
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Defines "qualified nonprofit corporation" as a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization providing case management, counseling, employment services, legal assistance, and housing assistance to homeless national guard members.
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Creates the Indiana Per Diem Grant Fund, funded by general assembly appropriations, transfers from the military family relief fund, and donations; money in the fund does not revert to the state general fund at fiscal year end.
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Requires the commission to transfer $750,000 from the military family relief fund to the per diem grant fund before July 15, 2016 to support grants for qualified nonprofit corporations.
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Authorizes qualified nonprofit corporations to apply for grants covering expenses including travel and incidental costs incurred in providing eligible services to homeless national guard members.
Legislative Description
Veterans issues. Establishes the Indiana per diem grant program under which grants are provided to certain nonprofit corporations that provide services to homeless members of the national guard. Establishes the per diem grant fund. Makes an appropriation.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
1/5/2016