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IN SB0361
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Ed Charbonneau
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AI Summary
SB 361 Summary
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Establishes a 9-member water infrastructure task force consisting of 2 senate members (one appointed by president pro tempore, one by minority leader), 2 house members (one by speaker, one by minority leader), and 5 governor appointees with the governor designating one as chair.
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Requires the task force to review studies on Indiana's water and wastewater systems, assess funding adequacy, examine best practices and recommended standards, and evaluate potential benefits of regionalizing water infrastructure.
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Mandates development of a long-term plan with recommendations addressing infrastructure challenges, funding mechanisms, financial burden allocation, and proper roles for state agencies.
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Requires the task force to submit a report to the general assembly and governor no later than December 1, 2018, in electronic format.
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Provides staff support through the Indiana Finance Authority and establishes the task force to expire January 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Water infrastructure task force. Establishes a water infrastructure task force (task force) consisting of two members of the senate, two members of the house of representatives, and five governor's appointees, one of whom the governor shall appoint to serve as chair of the task force. Requires the task force to: (1) study drinking water systems and wastewater management systems; and (2) develop a long term plan for addressing drinking water and wastewater needs in Indiana. Requires the Indiana Finance Authority to provide staff support to the task force. Requires the task force to submit a report containing certain recommendations to
Last Action
Representative Stemler added as cosponsor
2/22/2018