Title 4, STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 3 of this chapter by P.L.199-2007 apply only to members of the commission appointed by the governor after December 31, 2…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana holiday commission established by section 2 of this chapter. As ad…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 10. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative services …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana holiday commission is established. As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 3. (a) The commission consists of thirteen (13) members, appointed as follows: (1) Nine (9) members who are Indiana residents appointed by the governor. Eac…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall annually designate one (1) of the members appointed under section 3(a)(1) of this chapter as chairperson of the commission. (b) Me…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) Four (4) members of the general assembly shall be appointed as members of the commission as follows: (1) The speaker of the house of representatives …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5.5. The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson as necessary to fulfill its duties under this chapter. As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.45.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 6. Seven (7) members of the commission constitute a quorum. As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213. Amended by P.L.199-2007, SEC.2.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 6.5. (a) The commission is responsible for making all policy decisions relating to the duties and powers of the commission. (b) Neither: (1) the staff suppo…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 7. (a) Each member of the commission 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 als…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 8. The civil rights commission shall furnish the necessary staff support for the commission. As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 9. (a) The commission shall commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with programs or activities that: (1) honor Dr. King's life and works; an…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" means the department of workforce development established by IC 22-4.1-2-1. As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.44.

Sec. 2. (a) The governor's workforce cabinet established by IC 4-3-27-3 (before its repeal) is abolished. (b) The following are transferred on July 1, 2025, the effective date of HEA 1001-2025, from the governor's workforce cabinet established by IC 4-3-27-3 (before its repeal) t…

Sec. 3. (a) After July 1, 2025, the effective date of HEA 1001-2025, a contract entered into by the governor's workforce cabinet (before its abolishment on July 1, 2025) is a contract of the department. (b) The repeal of IC 4-3-27 does not affect the rights, duties, or obligation…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of the office of entrepreneurship and innovation appointed under section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of entrepreneurship and innovation established by section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. The office of entrepreneurship and innovation is established. As added by P.L.145-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall appoint an individual to be the director of the office of entrepreneurship and innovation. (b) The director: (1) serves at the governor's pleasure; (2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor subject to the approval of t…

Sec. 5. The office shall do the following: (1) Develop and administer programs to support the growth of small business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in Indiana. (2) Direct and oversee programs and sources of funding related to the growth of small business, entrepreneurship, t…

Sec. 6. The office may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the duties, purposes, and functions of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana-Ireland trade commission established by section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.176-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 10. (a) The commission may: (1) expend money received under section 9 of this chapter to defray the commission's expenses; and (2) perform any action necessary to carry out its purposes under this chapter. (b) Expenditures under this section must be approved by the affirmati…

Sec. 11. The department of local government finance shall ensure that each accounting received under section 10 of this chapter is accessible through the computer gateway administered by the office of technology. As added by P.L.176-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 12. Before January 1, 2026, and before January 1 of each year thereafter, the commission shall annually report its activities to the governor and to the general assembly. The report must include any recommendations necessary to carry out the commission's purposes under this …

Sec. 13. This chapter expires June 30, 2029. As added by P.L.176-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. The Indiana-Ireland trade commission is established as a temporary commission under the executive branch of state government to: (1) advance bilateral trade and investment between Indiana and Ireland; (2) initiate joint action on policy issues of mutual interest to Indian…

Sec. 3. The governor's office shall provide staff support to the commission. As added by P.L.176-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 4. (a) The commission consists of the following thirteen (13) members: (1) Nine (9) members, all of whom are voting members, appointed by the governor and subject to the following requirements: (A) At least one (1) member must be a member of the Indiana chamber of commerce. …

Sec. 5. (a) The governor shall call the first meeting of the commission before July 1, 2025. At the first meeting, the voting members appointed to the commission shall select a voting member to serve as chairperson of the commission. The chairperson serves a two (2) year term end…

Sec. 6. (a) A majority of all members appointed to the commission constitutes a quorum. (b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take action on any measure. As added by P.L.176-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 7. A member's service on the commission is voluntary, and a member of the commission is not entitled to: (1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); or (2) reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses under IC 4-13-1-4, and other expenses actually incurre…

Sec. 8. All meetings of the commission are open to the public in accordance with and subject to IC 5-14-1.5. All records of the commission are subject to the requirements of IC 5-14-3. As added by P.L.176-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 9. The commission may accept gifts, grants, and bequests from individuals, corporations, foundations, governmental agencies, and public and private organizations and institutions. As added by P.L.176-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the board for the coordination of programs serving vulnerable individuals created by section 8 of this chapter. As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1.

Sec. 10. (a) The governor shall appoint a director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The director is entitled to a salary to be determined by the budget agency with the approval of the governor. (b) The director, with the approval of the governor and the budget ag…

Sec. 11. The board has the following duties: (1) Oversee the implementation of the recommendations made by the commission on disproportionality in youth services, including the ongoing review and evaluation of recommended programs, practices, and procedures described in the repor…

Sec. 12. To carry out this chapter, the board may do the following: (1) Request any governmental entity that has an interest in or is involved in the delivery of human services to attend and participate in any meetings of the board that the board determines to be beneficial and n…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of the board appointed under section 10 of this chapter. As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "disproportionality" refers to a situation in which members of a particular race or ethnic group in the United States are represented at a percentage higher or lower than the percentage of the general public that the particular race or ethnic grou…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "strength based" refers to a perspective that recognizes that: (1) every individual, group, family, and community has strengths that should be considered by service providers when developing services for a client; (2) a service provider can best s…

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "vulnerable population" includes: (1) individuals receiving services: (A) under IC 12; (B) from the department of child services established by IC 31-25-1-1; (C) through the criminal justice system or the juvenile justice system; (D) from the depa…

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "wraparound services" refers to support networks that are characterized by the creation of constructive relationships to assist recipients of services, families of recipients of services, and others using a strength based philosophy to guide servi…

Sec. 7. For purposes of this chapter, "young person of color" refers to an individual who is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is identified as one (1) of the following: (1) Black or African-American. (2) Hispanic or Latino. (3) Asian. (4) American Indian. (5) Alaska Nativ…

Sec. 8. The board for the coordination of programs serving vulnerable individuals is created to foster coordination of services and programs for vulnerable individuals in Indiana. As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1.