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IN HB1420
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Earl Harris
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Northwest Indiana Professional Sports Development Commission, a 19-member body including mayors from East Chicago, Gary, Hammond, Michigan City, LaPorte, Portage, and South Bend, plus appointees from county boards, county councils, and the governor
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Authorizes the commission to study proposals for attracting professional sports franchises (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, or MLS) to northwest Indiana and develop a comprehensive master plan for necessary facilities and infrastructure
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Requires 10 members for a quorum and 10 affirmative votes to take action; members serve 2-year terms and elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, and treasurer annually
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Creates the Professional Sports Development Fund to receive legislative appropriations, grants, gifts, and donations, with money remaining in the fund at fiscal year end rather than reverting
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Grants the commission authority to acquire and dispose of property, employ an executive director and staff, enter contracts, and receive funding from federal, state, and local governments as well as private sources
Legislative Description
Professional sports development commission. Establishes the northwest Indiana professional sports development commission. Authorizes the commission to study various plans and recommendations that are proposed with respect to attracting a professional sports franchise to northwest Indiana. Authorizes the commission to prepare a comprehensive master plan for building the facilities and other infrastructure necessary for attracting and developing one or more professional sports franchises in northwest Indiana. Creates the professional sports development fund.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
1/14/2019