Establishes the Indiana heritage commerce district program. Permits a municipality with a population of not more than 25,000 and that has been designated as an Indiana main street for not less than two years to establish a heritage commerce district. Establishes the heritage commerce district fund. Provides that the office of community and rural affairs may make grants not exceeding $500,000 to qualified districts. Provides that grant applicants must provide local matching funds. Specifies sources from which a grant applicant may solicit and accept local matching funds for purposes of a grant. Makes an appropriation.
Rep. Dave Heine
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Enhances the penalty for criminal recklessness if the death or catastrophic injury of a child occurs. Enhances the penalty if a firearm is discharged or pointed at a child during the commission of another crime.
Provides that a qualified retired law enforcement officer may possess a firearm on school property.
Requires the department of child services (department) to annually review the hourly and per diem reimbursement rates for community based providers compared to the average statewide cost of providing services. Requires the department to establish individualized compensation rates for child caring institutions, group homes, and child placing agencies that are based on the cost of providing care and services. Requires the department to increase the hourly family preservation rates by 15%.