2-5-51-1. “Task Force”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “task force” refers to the drainage task force established by section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.7-2022, SEC.1.
2-5-51-2. Task Force Established
Sec. 2. The drainage task force is established. As added by P.L.7-2022, SEC.1.
2-5-51-3. Members
Sec. 3. (a) The task force consists of the following nineteen (19) members: (1) Six (6) members of the senate, appointed as follows: (A) Four (4) members shall be appointed by the president pro tempore. (B) Two (2) members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the senate. (2) Six (6) members of the […]
2-5-51-4. Quorum; Vote Needed for Official Action; Meeting at Call of Co-Chairs
Sec. 4. (a) Ten (10) members of the task force constitutes a quorum. (b) The affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members at a meeting at which a quorum is present is necessary for the task force to take official action other than to meet and take testimony. (c) The task force […]
2-5-51-5. Meetings and Records Open to Public
Sec. 5. All meetings of the task force shall be open to the public in accordance with and subject to IC 5-14-1.5. All records of the task force shall be subject to the requirements of IC 5-14-3. As added by P.L.7-2022, SEC.1.
2-5-51-6. Duties
Sec. 6. The task force shall do the following: (1) Review the responsibilities of landowners and state and local authorities under current laws relating to the drainage of land, including the following: (A) IC 36-9-27, IC 36-9-27.4, and IC 14-27-8, the laws concerning drains, drainage boards, and drainage maintenance and repair districts. (B) The law […]
2-5-51-7. Recommendations
Sec. 7. The task force may make recommendations based upon the determinations it makes under section 6 of this chapter. As added by P.L.7-2022, SEC.1.
2-5-51-8. Report
Sec. 8. The task force shall: (1) issue a report setting forth the determinations and recommendations it makes under this chapter; and (2) not later than December 1, 2023, submit the report: (A) in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 to the executive director of the legislative services agency for distribution to the members of […]
2-5-51-9. Staff Support
Sec. 9. The legislative services agency shall provide staff support to the task force. As added by P.L.7-2022, SEC.1.
2-5-51-10. Expiration
Sec. 10. This chapter expires January 1, 2024. As added by P.L.7-2022, SEC.1.