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IN SB0255

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jon Ford

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Arts and cultural districts certified by the Indiana Arts Commission must undergo annual review and recertification every 4 years
  • Certification and recertification requires submission of a viable arts and economic development plan with a clear long-term growth strategy
  • Districts must demonstrate the designation creates opportunity to attract additional arts/cultural activity and economic investment
  • Units (cities, towns, or counties) seeking certification must execute an agreement ensuring grants from the Indiana Arts Commission Trust Fund are expended according to district guidelines
  • Recertification requires evidence of the unit's ongoing participation in the district and compliance with community, economic, and cultural goals

Legislative Description

Cultural district development. Provides that an arts and cultural district certified by the Indiana arts commission is subject to annual review by the commission and must be recertified every four years. Specifies certain requirements for certification (or recertification) of a district.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform

2/26/2019

Committee Referrals

Government and Regulatory Reform2/26/2019
Tax and Fiscal Policy1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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