Indiana 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 247 — Distributions of public safety income tax revenue.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that, subject to the approval of a county adopting body, a fire protection district or a qualified fire protection territory may apply for distributions of public safety local income tax revenues. Provides that a township that provides fire protection or emergency medical services (other than a township in Marion County) may apply to a county adopting body for a distribution of public safety local income tax revenue. Requires the adopting body to conduct a public hearing to review and approve the application. Specifies the method for determining the amount of the distribution to the qualified township.

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy

  2. Authored by Senator Niemeyer

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (149)

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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 247 do?
Provides that, subject to the approval of a county adopting body, a fire protection district or a qualified fire protection territory may apply for distributions of public safety local income tax revenues. Provides that a township that provides fire protection or emergency medical services (other than a township in Marion County) may apply to a county adopting body for a distribution of public safety local income tax revenue. Requires the adopting body to conduct a public hearing to review and approve the application. Specifies the method for determining the amount of the distribution to the qualified township.
Who sponsors SB 247?
SB 247 is sponsored by Rick Niemeyer (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 247?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 247?
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