Provides that, in counties that have one or more township assessors, the county election board shall place on the ballot at the November 2024 general election a public question asking whether the office of township assessor should be abolished or continued. Provides that a county election board shall tabulate the votes cast on the public question and certify the results to the department of local government finance. Provides that if a majority of the voters voting on the public question vote "yes", the office of each township assessor in the county is abolished, effective January 1, 2026. Provides that if a majority of voters voting on the public question vote "yes": (1) employment positions as of December 31, 2025, of each township assessor in the county are transferred to the county assessor; (2) real and personal property duties of each township assessor in the county are transferred to the county assessor; (3) obligations outstanding on December 31, 2025, of each township assessor in the county are transferred to the county assessor; and (4) the funds of each township assessor in the county on hand for the purpose of carrying out the property assessment duties in the amount determined by the county auditor are transferred to the county assessor. Provides that before October 1, 2025, the county assessor shall interview, or give the opportunity to interview to, each individual who: (1) is an employee of a township assessor in the county; and (2) applies before September 1, 2025, for an employment position. Provides that the township shall transfer to the county assessor all revenue received after the date of the transfer that is received by the township for the purpose of carrying out property assessment duties in the amount determined by the county auditor.
Increases the penalty for killing a law enforcement animal to a Level 5 felony. Provides that killing a law enforcement animal in the commission of a crime is an aggravating circumstance for sentencing in criminal cases.
Provides that an action for injury to a person that results from the sexual abuse of a child, that has expired under the current statute of limitations, may be commenced at any time against certain entities seeking bankruptcy protections.
Provides that the fee for the inspection of gasoline or kerosene shall be imposed on "avgas" (aviation fuel used in piston engine powered aircraft) and jet fuel. Establishes an aviation fuel account (account) within the underground petroleum storage tank excess liability trust fund and requires that the inspection fees on avgas and jet fuel be deposited in the account. Provides that the account may be used only for financial responsibility, corrective action, third party indemnification, and administration expenses related to avgas and jet fuel. Provides that, beginning December 31, 2023, an amount equal to the difference between: (1) the entire balance in the account; and (2) a reserve amount that, in combination with an estimate of the fees that will be deposited in the account during the following calendar year, is reasonably anticipated to be sufficient to meet the other purposes of the account in the following year; shall be transferred annually from the account to the airport development grant fund.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the 120th anniversary of the chartering of UA Local 440.
Provides that the contents of an investigative demand issued by the attorney general are confidential. Expands the definition of "public benefit corporation" to include a domestic corporation that is supported by public funds or authorized to spend public funds in furtherance of its mission or that is a not-for-profit corporation that aims to serve a public benefit. Provides that a court may dissolve a nonprofit corporation under certain circumstances and provides exceptions to the types of corporations that may be dissolved under this procedure. Specifies procedural requirements that the attorney general must take before petitioning the court for dissolution for certain reasons. Permits a court to appoint a receiver to manage a nonprofit corporation even if an action to dissolve the corporation has not been filed. Provides additional remedies that the attorney general may seek for violations. Requires a nonprofit corporation to maintain certain records for three years. Provides that attorney general may not access records of specified entities. Prevents a state agency from imposing certain filing or reporting requirements that are more burdensome than what is required by state law and provides certain exceptions. Makes conforming and clarifying changes.
Celebrating Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse on March 9, 2023.
Recognizing Larry Van Ness.
Celebrating the grand reopening of the Wabash Center.
A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce for being named the Indiana Chamber of the Year and recognizing their contribution to the prosperity of the businesses of Zionsville and the growth of Indiana commerce.
A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Deniece Williams as one of the greatest voices of soul and talented musicians to come from the state of Indiana.
Designating Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day and efforts to educate people about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
