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IN SB0002
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows municipalities outside Indiana to own and operate electric utilities and participate in joint agencies for electric power projects, eliminating the prior requirement that municipalities be located in Indiana.
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Designates joint agencies created under this chapter as governmental entities for purposes of tort liability law (IC 34-13-3), affecting how claims against these entities are handled.
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Clarifies that commissioners cannot simultaneously serve on behalf of multiple municipalities on a joint agency board and must take an oath before assuming duties.
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Permits joint agencies and municipalities to contract for advances and contributions of funds, with repayment terms to be agreed upon, and allows contracts for power and energy sales to extend up to 50 years plus additional agreed-upon periods.
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Exempts municipalities and joint agencies from competitive bidding requirements and performance bond requirements when contracting for planning, acquisition, construction, and operation of electric generation, distribution, and transmission facilities.
Legislative Description
Joint agency matters. Makes the following changes to the statute concerning joint agencies formed by municipalities for the purpose of undertaking the planning, financing, ownership, and operation of certain projects to supply electric power for present or future energy needs: (1) Eliminates the requirements that for purposes of the statute, a municipality must be located in Indiana. (2) Specifies that a joint agency is considered a governmental entity for purposes of the statute governing tort claims against governmental entities and public employees. (3) Provides that a person may not serve as a commissioner on the board of commissioners of a
Last Action
Public Law 36
4/13/2017