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IN SB0530

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

Vaneta Becker

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Indiana Code section 20-29-6 to redefine when school employers are considered to be in deficit financing for collective bargaining purposes.

  • A school employer is not in deficit financing if its combined general fund cash balance and rainy day fund cash balance exceeds 10% of its certified general fund budget as of June 30, based on Form 9 documentation.

  • Modifies collective bargaining provisions to reference the new deficit financing definition when determining whether contract terms can continue or be modified.

  • Extends the deadline for board appeals decisions from 30 days to 60 days after receipt of appeal notice.

  • Effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Collective bargaining and deficit financing. Provides that, for purposes of collective bargaining, a school employer is not considered to be in a position of deficit financing if the school employer's combined general fund cash balance and rainy day fund cash balance as listed on the school employer's Form 9 on June 30 of the current calendar year exceeds 10% of the school employer's certified general fund budget for that year.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Appropriations

1/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/17/2017

Full Bill Text

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