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IN SB0075

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jean Leising

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

SB 75 Summary

  • Requires the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) to designate one staff member as a liaison for local government officials to direct inquiries and assistance requests to appropriate department staff or entities.

  • Mandates the DLGF provide local government officials with the liaison's name and contact information and make reasonable efforts to ensure they receive this information.

  • Requires the DLGF to conduct annual informational sessions for local government officials through workshops and presentations on topics including budget preparation, property assessment, and use of the Indiana gateway for governmental units.

  • Requires the DLGF to prepare an annual report summarizing services provided and distribute it electronically to the legislative council, interim study committee on fiscal policy, and relevant house and senate committee leadership.

  • Effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Local government liaison. Requires the department of local government finance (DLGF) to designate a staff member to direct inquiries or requests for assistance from local government officials to the appropriate staff person or entity. Requires the DLGF to report annually regarding the services provided by the department.

Last Action

Third reading: defeated; Roll Call 30: yeas 18, nays 30

1/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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