Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of the President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust program and this chapter is to ensure that Indiana’s rich natural heritage is preserved or enhanced for succeeding generations by acquiring real property or an interest in real property that: (1) is an example of outstanding natural features and habitats; (2) has historical […]
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-15(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.12.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-15(b), (c).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.13.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-12(b).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.14.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-12(c).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.15.
Sec. 14. (a) The President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust project committee is established. (b) The project committee consists of the following twenty (20) members: (1) The director of the division of fish and wildlife. (2) The director of the division of forestry. (3) The director of the division of nature preserves. (4) The director of […]
Sec. 15. (a) As used in this section, “appointing authority” refers to: (1) the governor in the case of a member appointed under section 14(b)(7) of this chapter; or (2) the speaker of the house of representatives, the minority leader of the house of representatives, the president pro tempore of the senate, or the minority […]
Sec. 16. The governor shall appoint the chair and vice chair of the project committee from among the members of the committee. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-18.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.18.
Sec. 17. (a) The project committee shall meet at least quarterly and at the call of the chairman. (b) The project committee may convene a meeting at any location in Indiana. (c) The project committee shall plan and conduct meetings in a manner that promotes broad public participation and ensures that the views of the […]
Sec. 18. (a) Eight (8) members of the project committee constitute a quorum. (b) The affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members of the project committee present and voting is necessary for the project committee to take any action. (c) A member of the project committee described in section 14(b)(1) through 14(b)(5) of […]
Sec. 19. The purpose of the project committee is to do the following: (1) Provide technical review of proposed projects under this chapter. (2) Determine whether a proposed project under this chapter should be approved. (3) Develop and periodically review guidelines for the review process. (4) Perform other duties imposed upon the project committee by […]
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “fund” refers to the President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust fund established by section 25 of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-5.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.6.
Sec. 20. (a) As used in this section, “member” refers to a member of the project committee. (b) Each member who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other […]
Sec. 21. (a) The following procedure must be followed before money from the fund may be used to acquire property for a project under this chapter: (1) The project committee must review and approve a project requiring the acquisition of the property. (2) The project committee must recommend the project to the governor for approval. […]
Sec. 22. Property acquired by the state under this chapter may be managed by any of the following: (1) The department. (2) A person with whom the department enters into a management agreement under rules adopted under section 34 of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-24.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
Sec. 23. Eminent domain may not be used to acquire property under this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-25.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
Sec. 24. The project committee shall, with the assistance of the department, adopt and make available to the public a strategic plan to implement the purposes of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-26.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.23.
Sec. 25. (a) The President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust fund is established for the purpose of purchasing property as provided in this chapter. (b) The fund consists of the following: (1) Appropriations made by the general assembly. (2) Interest as provided in subsection (e). (3) Fees from environmental license plates issued under IC 9-18-29 (before […]
Sec. 26. (a) The following accounts are established within the fund: (1) The state parks account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for state park, historic site, or archeological site purposes. (2) The state forests account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for state forest […]
Sec. 27. Nine percent (9%) of the money appropriated to the fund must be allotted to the stewardship account established by section 26(a)(6) of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-29.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.26.
