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IN SB0547
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
David Niezgodski
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum amount an individual may receive from the state disaster relief fund for residential damage from $5,000 to $10,000.
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Sets the minimum compensation for residential damage at $500.
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Limits eligibility to one individual per residence for compensation under this program.
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Appropriates $970,000 annually from the state general fund to the disaster relief fund for the Department of Homeland Security.
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Voids an existing administrative rule provision (290 IAC 1-2-1(c)) related to the current $5,000 limit, effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Grants from state disaster relief fund. Provides that the maximum amount that an individual may receive from the state disaster relief fund for damages to a residence is $10,000. (Current administrative rules provide that the maximum amount is $5,000.) Makes an appropriation.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Appropriations
1/17/2017