Monday, February 9, 2009

Possible legislation in Indiana

We are attempting to keep abreast of pending legislation in the statehouse this year, especially legislation that may affect our municipal government clients. Here are the bills we're currently watching, how do you think they will affect local government?

House of Representatives Committee Schedule

House Bill 1620 would require government building to be built using energy efficiency standards established by the Indiana Energy Conservation Code. Curious, since we don't know a lot about this code if this substantially increases the cost of construction?

House Bill 1669 affects school corporations in the State of Indiana who desire to install a geothermal heating system, and the revolving funds available to do so.

House Bill 1435 which establishes a $10 judicial fee for the purpose of building a judicial center in Lake County

House Bill 1433 modifies the procedure to appeal a property tax exemption

House Bill 1441 offers changes to procedures for plan commissions

House Bill 1530 suggests a method for borrowing up to $2 million for consolidating government functions

More in a few minutes, General Assembly site is running slow this morning

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