Title 4, STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 5.5. As used in this chapter, "motor vehicle" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-105(a). As added by P.L.50-2016, SEC.2.

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "qualifying individual" means an individual or a member of an individual's household who may establish an individual development account because the individual: (1) is an Indiana resident; and (2) either: (A) receives or is a member of a household…

Sec. 7. (a) A qualifying individual, including an individual who: (1) established an individual development account under this chapter before July 1, 2001; and (2) held the account described in subdivision (1) for less than four (4) years; may establish an account by applying at …

Sec. 8. (a) A community development corporation or community based organization shall do the following: (1) Determine whether an individual who wants to establish an account is a qualifying individual. (2) Administer, through a financial institution, and act as trustee for each a…

Sec. 9. (a) An individual may deposit money from the individual's earned income into the individual's account. (b) An individual may deposit an unlimited amount of money into the individual's account, of which the first one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) is eligible for a…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "act" refers to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.) and subsequent amendments. As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.1.

Sec. 10. (a) The council shall develop and implement a five (5) year plan adopted by the board for persons with disabilities that meets the requirements of the act and this chapter. (b) The council shall be funded with federal funds received. (c) The council shall administer fund…

Sec. 11. (a) The council shall advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities by providing information and advice to: (1) state and local officials; (2) the governor; (3) the general assembly; and (4) the United States Congress. (b) The council shall promote private and public s…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the board of directors of the council. As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the governor's council for people with disabilities established by section 7 of this chapter. As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1.

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, for an individual who is at least five (5) years of age, "developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability that: (1) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments; (2) is manif…

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "disability" means a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities. As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1.

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "major life activity" includes the following: (1) Self-care. (2) Receptive and expressive language. (3) Learning. (4) Mobility. (5) Self-direction. (6) Capacity for independent living. (7) Economic self-sufficiency. As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1.…

Sec. 7. The governor's council for people with disabilities is established to: (1) implement the act; (2) implement the policies established by the board; and (3) receive grants from: (A) the federal government; (B) philanthropic foundations; and (C) private sources. As added by …

Sec. 8. (a) The board of directors of the council is established. (b) The following ex officio members are nonvoting members of the board: (1) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee. (2) The secretary of family and social services or the secretary's designee. (3) …

Sec. 9. The council may enter into contracts in accordance with IC 5-22. As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "task force" refers to the mortgage lending and fraud prevention task force created under section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.10.

Sec. 2. The following agencies shall create the mortgage lending and fraud prevention task force by each appointing an equal number of representatives to serve on the task force: (1) The securities division of the office of the secretary of state established under IC 23-19-6-1(a)…

Sec. 3. The members of the task force annually shall appoint a chair from among the members of the task force. Each year, the chair shall rotate among the agencies set forth in section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.10.

Sec. 4. Subject to section 5 of this chapter, the task force shall meet quarterly, with additional meetings scheduled as needed by the task force chair, to: (1) coordinate the state's efforts to: (A) regulate the various participants involved in originating, issuing, and closing …

Sec. 5. With respect to any meeting of the task force: (1) one (1) or more members of the task force may participate in the meeting; or (2) the meeting may be conducted in its entirety; by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by which all persons pa…

Sec. 6. (a) Not later than November 1 of each year, the task force shall report to the legislative council on the activities of each agency comprising the task force under section 2 of this chapter with respect to the most recent state fiscal year. The report required under this …

Sec. 1. The lieutenant governor shall administer the following: (1) The Housing Assistance Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437). (2) Community services programs, including the Community Services Block Grant under 42 U.S.C. 9901 et seq. (3) Home energy assistance programs, including the L…

Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided under federal law, the money in an account (as defined in IC 21-9-2-2) of an education savings program (as defined in IC 21-9-2-11) may not be considered as a resource or asset in determining an applicant's or recipient's eligibility for home …

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" means the Indiana semiquincentennial commission established by section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.3-2022, SEC.1.

Sec. 10. The commission shall do the following: (1) Plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate an overall program in 2026 commemorating the history of the United States leading up to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. (2) Encourage and assist state agencies…

Sec. 11. The commission may do the following: (1) Issue proclamations and resolutions to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (2) Accept gifts, contributions and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, limited…

Sec. 12. The commission shall submit an annual report on the commission's activities to the general assembly not later than December 31, 2023, and by December 31 of each year thereafter. A report submitted under this section must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. As add…

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d), a member of the commission is not entitled to any compensation for serving on the commission. (b) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as pro…

Sec. 14. The funds, accounts, management, and operations of the commission under this chapter are subject to an audit by the state board of accounts. As added by P.L.3-2022, SEC.1.

Sec. 15. This chapter expires December 31, 2026. As added by P.L.3-2022, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. The Indiana semiquincentennial commission is established. As added by P.L.3-2022, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. (a) The commission consists of the following members: (1) The governor or the governor's designee. (2) The lieutenant governor. (3) The adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard. (4) The director of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs. (5) One (1) member of t…

Sec. 4. A legislative member of the commission appointed under section 3 of this chapter is a nonvoting advisory member. As added by P.L.3-2022, SEC.1.

Sec. 5. (a) The member appointed to represent the Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the member appointed to represent the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution shall serve as the co-chairpersons of the commission. (b) The commission shall elect one…

Sec. 6. Each member of the commission serves until the expiration of this chapter, as provided in section 15 of this chapter. As added by P.L.3-2022, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.13.

Sec. 7. The chairperson shall call the first meeting of the commission before October 1, 2022. Thereafter, the commission shall meet quarterly. The commission may conduct a meeting electronically in accordance with the requirements set forth in IC 5-14-1.5-3.6. As added by P.L.3-…

Sec. 8. A majority of the voting members of the commission constitutes a quorum. As added by P.L.3-2022, SEC.1.

Sec. 9. The department of natural resources shall furnish the necessary staff support for the commission. As added by P.L.3-2022, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.58; P.L.238-2025, SEC.5; P.L.23-2026, SEC.17.

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the mediation guidelines adopted by rule under this chapter must supplement the procedural rights established by this article. (b) An agency described in IC 4-21.5-2-4 that is exempt from administrative orders and procedu…

Sec. 10. A person selected to serve as a mediator under this chapter may choose not to serve for any reason. As added by P.L.16-1996, SEC.1.

Sec. 11. At any time, a party to a proceeding may request that the administrative law judge replace the mediator of the proceeding for good cause. As added by P.L.16-1996, SEC.1.

Sec. 12. If a mediator chooses not to serve or the administrative law judge decides to replace a mediator, the mediator selection process described in this chapter shall be repeated. As added by P.L.16-1996, SEC.1.

Sec. 13. A mediator may not be selected to mediate a proceeding if the mediator: (1) has an interest in the outcome of the proceeding; (2) is related to any of the parties or attorneys in the proceeding; or (3) is employed by any of the parties or attorneys involved in the procee…

Sec. 14. (a) If the parties to a proceeding elect to use an outside mediator, the costs of mediation must be paid as agreed by the parties. If there is no agreement of the parties, the administrative law judge assigned to the proceeding shall determine the mediation costs, if nec…

Sec. 15. If a proceeding is selected for mediation, the administrative law judge assigned to the proceeding shall continue the proceeding until the mediation is completed. As added by P.L.16-1996, SEC.1.