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IN HB1005
Bill
Status
1/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Ziemke
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AI Summary
HB 1005 Summary
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Requires all townships with populations under 1,200 (per 2010 census) to merge with other townships by January 1, 2023, with the merged township having a population exceeding 1,200.
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Merging townships must adopt identical resolutions and a merger plan, with the Department of Local Government Finance providing assistance throughout the process.
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Merged townships must choose between two legislative body options: (A) members elected at-large from anywhere in the new township, or (B) one member from each former township's geographic area with all voters voting for all members.
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Merged townships assume all indebtedness of former townships but may only levy property taxes for debt repayment within the geographic area where the debt originated; firefighting equipment must remain housed in the former township for at least five years post-merger.
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Seminary land benefits continue only for property owners, school corporations, and residents within the former township where the seminary lands are located.
Legislative Description
Township government consolidation. Requires all townships with a population of less than 1,200 (as determined by the 2010 federal decennial census) to merge with other townships, effective not later than January 1, 2023. Requires merging townships to adopt identical resolutions and a merger plan. Requires the department of local government finance (DLGF) to assist merging townships. Provides the following with regard to the required merger: (1) Requires merging townships to opt for a township legislative body in which: (A) members are elected at large; or (B) one member must reside within the geographic area of each of the former townships,
Last Action
Amendment #7 (Saunders) prevailed; voice vote
2/1/2018