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IN SB0520
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
James Smith
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AI Summary
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Prohibits units of state and local government from using the term "free" to describe any payment, good, or service unless it is funded entirely through private contributions
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Applies to the state, municipalities, public hospitals, state institutions, state educational institutions, political subdivisions, and any other government entity that administers public funds
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Creates a new Chapter 21 under IC 5-11-21 of the Indiana Code to establish government terminology standards
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Becomes effective July 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Government terminology. Prohibits units of government from using the term "free" to describe a payment, good, or service unless the payment, good, or service is privately funded.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
1/17/2017