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2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 26. Indiana Management Performance Hub › 4-3-26-2. "Executive State Agency"

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "executive state agency" refers to any agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, department, division, office, or other unit of state government in the executive, including the administrative, department of state government established by any of the following:
(1) The Constitution of the State of Indiana.
(2) An Indiana statute.
(3) An administrative rule.
(4) An executive order.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) The legislative department of state government.
(2) The judicial department of state government.
(3) The Indiana finance authority established by IC 5-1.2-3-1.
(4) A political subdivision.
(5) A state educational institution.
As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.189-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 26. Indiana Management Performance Hub › 4-3-26-5. "Person"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual or entity that is not described in section 2(a) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.55.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 26. Indiana Management Performance Hub › 4-3-26-7. "Government Information"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "government information" refers to any information created, received, maintained, or stored by or otherwise in the control of a governmental entity, regardless of the form or the media on which the information is recorded. The term does not include any of the following:
(1) The investigative records of law enforcement agencies that employ the law enforcement officers listed in IC 35-31.5-2-185.
(2) The confidential advisory opinions requested or given by the office of the inspector general.
(3) Other information made confidential by IC 4-2-6, IC 4-2-7, IC 5-2-4, IC 31-33-18, IC 9-32-16-1, IC 10-13-3, 26 CFR 20, or 28 CFR 23.
(4) Confidential investigative records related to an investigation under IC 4-31, IC 4-33, or IC 4-35 and any other information classified as confidential under IC 4-31, IC 4-33, or IC 4-35.
As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 26. Indiana Management Performance Hub › 4-3-26-9. Chief Data Officer Duties

Sec. 9. (a) The governor shall appoint a chief data officer, who serves at the pleasure of the governor.
(b) The chief data officer shall do the following:
(1) Serve as the executive head of the MPH.
(2) Advise executive state agencies and political subdivisions regarding state best practices concerning the creation and maintenance of data.
(3) Coordinate data analytics and transparency master planning for the executive state agencies and provide leadership regarding state data analytics and transparency.
As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 26. Indiana Management Performance Hub › 4-3-26-10. Mph Duties

Sec. 10. The MPH shall do the following:
(1) Establish and maintain a program to collect, analyze, and exchange government information in carrying out the powers and duties of the OMB and the powers and duties of the executive state agency sharing the data. In carrying out this program, the MPH may, in accordance with IC 4-1-6, obtain government information from each executive state agency.
(2) In accordance with IC 4-1-6 and IC 5-14-3, establish and maintain a program to make government information available to executive state agencies, political subdivisions, educational institutions, researchers, nongovernmental organizations, and the general public, subject to the following:
(A) A request for data subject to IC 4-1-6-8.6 shall be made in conformance with that section.
(B) A program established and maintained under this chapter must include policies governing access to government information held by the MPH under this chapter. Government information may be made available only in accordance with applicable confidentiality and disclosure laws.
(3) Establish privacy and quality policies for government information that comply with all applicable Indiana and federal laws, rules, and policies.
(4) In accordance with standards developed by the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1, establish and maintain a program to ensure the security of government information under this chapter.
(5) Conduct operational and procedural audits of executive state agencies.
(6) Perform financial planning and design and implement efficiency projects for executive state agencies.
(7) Advise and assist each executive state agency to identify and implement continuous process improvement in state government.
(8) Carry out such other responsibilities as may be designated by the director of the OMB or the chief data officer to carry out the responsibilities of the OMB or the chief data officer.
(9) Collect income data of or by a student upon the student's graduation from high school that can be linked to the student's kindergarten through grade 12 student identification number necessary for the department to carry out IC 20-19-3-22.3. The MPH may not disclose any personal, identifiable information to the department.
As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.216-2021, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 26. Indiana Management Performance Hub › 4-3-26-11. Executive State Agency Duties

Sec. 11. Each executive state agency shall do the following:
(1) In a manner determined by the MPH, make available to the MPH the government information the MPH requires under this chapter in a nonproprietary format.
(2) As requested by the MPH, make available personnel with technical expertise to facilitate sharing of government information.
As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 26. Indiana Management Performance Hub › 4-3-26-12. Title to Government Information

Sec. 12. (a) Title to any government information that is obtained by the MPH under section 11 of this chapter and that is unchanged by the MPH remains with the executive state agency sharing the government information, including an executive state agency's sole authority to license use of government information.
(b) Title to government information that is obtained by the MPH under section 11 of this chapter and that the MPH has changed in a substantive manner is vested in the MPH.
(c) Requests made in accordance with IC 5-14-3 for government information to which the MPH does not have title must be directed to the executive state agency sharing the government information. The MPH may not fulfill such a request.
As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 26. Indiana Management Performance Hub › 4-3-26-13. Mph Agent of Executive State Agency

Sec. 13. The MPH is considered to be an agent of the executive state agency sharing government information and is an authorized receiver of government information under the statutory or administrative law that governs the government information. Interagency data sharing under this chapter does not constitute a disclosure or release under any statutory or administrative law that governs the government information.
As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 26. Indiana Management Performance Hub › 4-3-26-14. Prescribed Form for the Exchange of Electronically Recorded Information

Sec. 14. (a) The MPH shall prescribe a form to be used to memorialize the exchange of electronically recorded information, including government information.
(b) The form prescribed under subsection (a) must be:
(1) completed by the executive state agency or person that is a party to the agreement; and
(2) signed by the administrative head of the executive state agency or person.
(c) A data sharing form completed and signed under subsection (b) constitutes the agreement required by any statutory or administrative law or rule that governs the data. No additional documentation may be required to exchange electronically recorded information, including government information, under this chapter.
As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.56.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 26. Indiana Management Performance Hub › 4-3-26-15. Electronically Recorded Information; Mph Powers

Sec. 15. Subject to IC 4-1-6-8.6 and this chapter, the MPH may exchange electronically recorded information, including government information, with any person. The MPH may analyze and exchange electronically recorded information in carrying out the powers and duties of the OMB and the powers and duties of the person sharing the electronically recorded information.
As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.57.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-1. "Applicable Federal Program"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "applicable federal program" refers to the federal human resource programs for which the cabinet has authority to make recommendations as listed in section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-4. Designation as State Advisory Body for Certain Federal Laws

Sec. 4. (a) The cabinet shall serve as the state advisory body required under the following federal laws:
(1) The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 under 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq., including reauthorizations of WIOA.
(2) The Wagner-Peyser Act under 29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.
(3) The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 under 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.
(4) The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act under 20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.
(b) In addition, the cabinet may be designated to serve as the state advisory body required under any of the following federal laws upon approval of the particular state agency directed to administer the particular federal law:
(1) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 under 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.
(2) Part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act under 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.
(3) The employment and training programs established under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 under 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.
As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-6. Terms of Office; Vacancies

Sec. 6. (a) Members shall be appointed to the cabinet for two (2) year terms. The terms must be staggered so that the terms of half of the members expire each year. The governor must rotate appointments described in section 5(a)(9) and 5(a)(10) of this chapter so that the same research university, comprehensive university, or independent college is not represented on the cabinet for two (2) consecutive terms.
(b) For members appointed by the governor, the governor shall promptly make an appointment to fill any vacancy on the cabinet, but only for the duration of the unexpired term.
As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-2019, SEC.4; P.L.132-2020, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-7. Authority to Employ Personnel and Contract for Services; Financial Oversight

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and subject to the approval of the chairperson, the state personnel department, and the budget agency, the cabinet may employ professional, technical, and clerical personnel necessary to carry out the duties imposed by this chapter using the following:
(1) Funds available under applicable federal and state programs.
(2) Appropriations by the general assembly for this purpose.
(3) Funds in the state technology advancement and retention account established by IC 4-12-12-1.
(4) Other funds (other than federal funds) available to the cabinet for this purpose.
(b) The chairperson may contract for services necessary to implement this chapter.
(c) The cabinet is subject to:
(1) the allotment system administered by the budget agency; and
(2) financial oversight by the office of management and budget.
As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-8. Member per Diem and Reimbursement of Expenses

Sec. 8. (a) Any member of the cabinet who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Any member of the cabinet who is a state employee but who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(c) Any member of the cabinet who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council.
As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-9. Bylaws and Rules; Advisory Committees

Sec. 9. (a) The cabinet shall adopt bylaws and rules governing the cabinet's organization and operation, including bylaws and rules governing the establishment of advisory committees considered necessary by the cabinet, scheduling of cabinet meetings, and other activities necessary to implement this chapter.
(b) The cabinet's meetings and advisory committee meetings are subject to IC 5-14-1.5 (open door law).
As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-2019, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-10. Certification to Federal Officials of Cabinet Establishment and Membership

Sec. 10. The state shall certify to:
(1) the United States Secretary of Labor the establishment and membership of the cabinet before the beginning of each period of two (2) program years for which a job training plan is submitted under this chapter; and
(2) any other appropriate United States Secretary charged with administering a particular applicable federal program the establishment and membership of the cabinet.
As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-11. Repealed

As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-2019, SEC.6; P.L.92-2020, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.202-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-13. College and Career Funding Review

Sec. 13. (a) As used in this section, "Pell grant" means the federal financial aid program established by 20 U.S.C. 1070a.
(b) The cabinet shall conduct a college and career funding review that includes the following:
(1) Study the requirements for awards, grants, or scholarships under the Pell grant program, the twenty-first century scholars program established under IC 21-12-6, the higher education award program, the freedom of choice award program, the federal Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act, the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program, state workforce development and training programs, and other federal or state college and career funding programs.
(2) Review the postsecondary courses of study for which funding described in subdivision (1) may be awarded.
(3) Determine whether the courses of study for which funding described in subdivision (1) may be awarded include programs that award diplomas, technical certificates, industry recognized certifications, credentials, or degrees other than a baccalaureate degree.
(4) Study policies and proposals from other states that are designed to provide free or substantially reduced tuition to students attending state colleges and universities and analyze how these types of policies could be implemented in Indiana.
(5) Submit, not later than November 1, 2018, to the governor and the legislative council a report concerning the results of the study. The report to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-14. Study of Real World Career Readiness Programs

Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "career and technical education" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-20-38-1.
(b) The cabinet shall:
(1) study the advisability of establishing one (1) or more real world career readiness programs that combine the theory of a particular career with workforce practice or application in order to provide students with career and technical education credentials necessary to transition from school to the workforce; and
(2) submit, not later than November 1, 2018, to the governor and the legislative council a report concerning the results of the study. The report to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 3. Governor › Chapter 27. Governor's Workforce Cabinet › 4-3-27-17. Course Catalog for Lifelong Learning; Links on Web Sites

Sec. 17. (a) The cabinet may establish a course catalog which must be maintained on the cabinet's Internet web site with links to the course catalog maintained on the department of workforce development's Internet web site and the commission for higher education's Internet web site. The course catalog shall be known as the course catalog for lifelong learning. The course catalog shall list all:
(1) work based learning, preapprenticeship, and apprenticeship opportunities in Indiana; and
(2) providers that are eligible to receive high value workforce ready grants described under IC 21-12-8.
(b) The cabinet may list the cost of each course or experience in the catalog as well as a link on the cabinet's Internet web site to allow an individual to enroll in a particular course or experience.
As added by P.L.216-2021, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 2. Inability of Lieutenant Governor to Discharge Official Duties › 4-4-2-1.1. Self-Declaration of Inability to Discharge Office; Appointment of Acting Lieutenant Governor; Resumption of Office

Sec. 1.1. Whenever the lieutenant governor transmits to the governor the lieutenant governor's written declaration that the lieutenant governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the lieutenant governor's office, and until the lieutenant governor transmits to the governor a written declaration to the contrary, the powers and duties shall be discharged by a person appointed by the governor as acting lieutenant governor. Thereafter, when the lieutenant governor transmits to the governor the lieutenant governor's written declaration that no inability exists, the lieutenant governor shall resume the powers and duties of the lieutenant governor's office.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.19, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 2. Inability of Lieutenant Governor to Discharge Official Duties › 4-4-2-2. Supreme Court Decision of Inability to Discharge Office; Resumption of Office; Procedures

Sec. 2. Whenever the governor, the president pro tempore of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives file with the supreme court a written statement suggesting that the lieutenant governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the lieutenant governor's office, the supreme court shall, after giving notice to the lieutenant governor of the date, time, and place of their meeting, meet within forty-eight (48) hours to decide the question and the decision shall be final. Whenever the lieutenant governor files with the supreme court the lieutenant governor's written declaration that no inability exists, the supreme court shall meet within forty-eight (48) hours to decide whether no inability exists, and the decision shall be final. Upon a decision that no inability exists, the lieutenant governor shall resume the powers and duties of the lieutenant governor's office.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.19, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 2. Inability of Lieutenant Governor to Discharge Official Duties › 4-4-2-3. Supreme Court Decision of Inability to Discharge Office; Appointment of Acting Lieutenant Governor

Sec. 3. Whenever the supreme court decides that the lieutenant governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the lieutenant governor's office, the governor shall appoint a person as acting lieutenant governor to discharge the powers and duties of the office of lieutenant governor until the supreme court decides that no inability exists.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.19, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.23.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 2.3. Lieutenant Governor as Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development › 4-4-2.3-2. Responsibilities of Secretary

Sec. 2. The secretary is responsible for implementation of the following:
(1) IC 4-4-9.7.
(2) IC 15-11.
As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 2.5. Service of Lieutenant Governor and Employees on State Agencies, Boards, and Other Bodies › 4-4-2.5-1. Designee as Member

Sec. 1. In all cases where the lieutenant governor is a member of a state agency, committee, division, board, authority, or other organization created by law, the lieutenant governor may designate another individual to serve on the agency, committee, division, board, authority, or organization in place of the lieutenant governor as a member for all purposes. A designation under this section becomes effective when filed in the official records of the agency, committee, division, board, authority, or organization and remains in effect until the designation lapses in accordance with its terms.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.24, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1989, SEC.1; P.L.1-2006, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 7. Repealed

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Repealed by P.L.4-2005, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 8. Repealed

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Repealed by P.L.4-2005, SEC.148.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 9. Repealed

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Repealed by P.L.144-2006, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 9.7. Office of Community and Rural Affairs › 4-4-9.7-1. "Director"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of the office of community and rural affairs appointed under section 5 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 9.7. Office of Community and Rural Affairs › 4-4-9.7-2. "Office"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of community and rural affairs established by section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 9.7. Office of Community and Rural Affairs › 4-4-9.7-3. "Secretary"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "secretary" refers to the lieutenant governor as secretary of agriculture and rural development, as provided in IC 4-4-2.3.
As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 9.7. Office of Community and Rural Affairs › 4-4-9.7-4. Office of Community and Rural Affairs Established

Sec. 4. The office of community and rural affairs is established.
As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 9.7. Office of Community and Rural Affairs › 4-4-9.7-5. Director; Appointment; Chief Executive and Administrative Officer; Employees

Sec. 5. (a) The secretary shall appoint an individual to be the director of the office.
(b) The director:
(1) serves at the secretary's pleasure;
(2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the secretary subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13; and
(3) is responsible to the secretary.
(c) The director is the chief executive and administrative officer of the office.
(d) The director may appoint employees in the manner provided by IC 4-15-2.2 and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13.
(e) The director may delegate the director's authority to the appropriate office staff.
As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 9.7. Office of Community and Rural Affairs › 4-4-9.7-6. Duties of Office

Sec. 6. The office shall do the following:
(1) Administer the rural economic development fund under section 9 of this chapter.
(2) Administer the Indiana main street program under IC 4-4-16.
(3) Administer the community development block grant program.
As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 9.7. Office of Community and Rural Affairs › 4-4-9.7-7. Office May Adopt Rules

Sec. 7. 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.144-2006, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 9.7. Office of Community and Rural Affairs › 4-4-9.7-9. Rural Economic Development Fund

Sec. 9. (a) The rural economic development fund is established for the purpose of enhancing and developing rural communities. The fund shall be administered by the office.
(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the money in the fund.
(c) Notwithstanding IC 5-13, the treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund under IC 5-10.3-5. The treasurer of state may contract with investment management professionals, investment advisers, and legal counsel to assist in the management of the fund and may pay the state expenses incurred under those contracts.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(e) Money in the fund may be used for the following purposes:
(1) To create, assess, and assist a pilot project to enhance the economic and community development in a rural area.
(2) To establish a local revolving loan fund for:
(A) an industrial;
(B) a commercial;
(C) an agricultural; or
(D) a tourist;
venture.
(3) To provide a loan for an economic development project in a rural area.
(4) To provide technical assistance to a rural organization.
(5) To assist in the development and creation of a rural cooperative.
(6) To address rural workforce development challenges.
(7) To assist in addressing telecommunications needs in a rural area.
(8) To provide funding for rural economic development projects concerning the following issues:
(A) Infrastructure, including water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure needs.
(B) Housing.
(C) Health care.
(D) Local planning.
(E) Land use.
(F) Other rural economic development issues, as determined by the office.
(9) To provide funding for the establishment of new regional rural development groups and the operation of existing regional rural development groups.
(f) Expenditures from the fund are subject to appropriation by the general assembly and approval by the office.
As added by P.L.144-2006, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.177-2018, SEC.1; P.L.189-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 16. Indiana Main Street Program › 4-4-16-1. Establishment

Sec. 1. (a) The Indiana main street program is established to:
(1) encourage the economic development, redevelopment, and improvement of downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns in all geographic regions of the state;
(2) sponsor demonstration efforts in Indiana cities and towns in all geographic regions of the state; and
(3) provide technical assistance and sponsor seminars and other educational programs on downtown area revitalization, development, and redevelopment.
(b) The program shall be administered by the office of rural affairs.
As added by P.L.22-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.83-2005, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 16. Indiana Main Street Program › 4-4-16-2. Main Street Council; Establishment

Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana main street council is established. The council consists of:
(1) the secretary of agriculture and rural development or a person designated by the secretary, who shall serve as chairman; and
(2) at least seven (7) but not more than ten (10) persons appointed by the secretary, who represent organizations concerned with the purposes of the program established by this chapter and who represent all geographic regions of the state.
(b) Members appointed to the council by the secretary shall serve for a term of three (3) years, beginning on July 1 after their appointment. However, a member appointed to fill a vacancy on the council shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(c) The council shall:
(1) develop and direct policy;
(2) coordinate administrative techniques; and
(3) provide assistance;
to carry out the purposes of the Indiana main street program.
(d) Each member of the council who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency.
As added by P.L.22-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.83-2005, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 16. Indiana Main Street Program › 4-4-16-3. Authority of Office of Rural Affairs

Sec. 3. To carry out the purposes described in section 1 of this chapter, the office of rural affairs, acting for and on behalf of the Indiana main street council and the Indiana main street program, may:
(1) execute contractual agreements;
(2) receive money from any source;
(3) expend money for an activity appropriate to the purposes of this chapter; and
(4) execute agreements and cooperate with:
(A) any other state or federal department or agency;
(B) Indiana political subdivisions; or
(C) any private person or corporation.
As added by P.L.22-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.83-2005, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 27. Repealed

[Pre-1993 Title 16 Recodification Citations:
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Repealed by P.L.187-2014, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-2. "Community Development Corporation"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "community development corporation" means a private, nonprofit corporation:
(1) whose board of directors consists primarily of community representatives and business, civic, and community leaders; and
(2) whose principal purpose includes the provision of:
(A) housing;
(B) community based economic development projects; or
(C) social services;
that primarily benefit low income individuals and communities.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1999, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-3. "Financial Institution"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "financial institution" means a bank, savings association, credit union, or any other institution regulated under IC 28 or federal law.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1999, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-5. "Individual Development Account"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "individual development account" means an account in a financial institution administered by a community development corporation that allows a qualifying individual to deposit money:
(1) to be matched by the state, financial institutions, corporations, and other entities; and
(2) that will be used by the qualifying individual for one (1) or more of the following:
(A) To pay for costs (including tuition, laboratory costs, books, computer costs, and other costs associated with attendance) at an accredited postsecondary educational institution or a vocational school that is not a postsecondary educational institution, for the individual or for a dependent of the individual.
(B) To pay for the costs (including tuition, laboratory costs, books, computer costs, and other costs) associated with an accredited or a licensed training program that may lead to employment for the individual or for a dependent of the individual.
(C) To purchase a primary residence located in Indiana for the individual or for a dependent of the individual or to reduce the principal amount owed on a primary residence located in Indiana that was purchased by the individual or a dependent of the individual with money from an individual development account.
(D) To pay for the rehabilitation (as defined in IC 6-3.1-11-11) of the individual's primary residence located in Indiana.
(E) To begin or to purchase part or all of a business based in Indiana or to expand an existing small business based in Indiana.
(F) Subject to section 8(b) of this chapter, to purchase a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.289-2001, SEC.4; P.L.2-2007, SEC.24; P.L.150-2007, SEC.1; P.L.50-2016, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-5.5. "Motor Vehicle"

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-6. "Qualifying Individual"

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 that receives assistance under IC 12-14-2; or
(B) is a member of a household with an annual household income that is less than two hundred percent (200%) of the federal income poverty level.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.289-2001, SEC.5; P.L.50-2016, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-7. Establishing Account; Beneficiaries; Residency

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 a community development corporation after June 30, 2001.
(b) At the time of establishing an account under this section, the qualifying individual must name a beneficiary to replace the qualifying individual as the holder of the account if the qualifying individual dies. If the beneficiary:
(1) is a member of the qualifying individual's family, all funds in the account remain in the account; and
(2) is not a member of the qualifying individual's family, all funds in the account provided by the state revert to the state.
The qualifying individual may change the name of the beneficiary at the qualifying individual's discretion. A beneficiary who becomes the holder of an account under this subsection is subject to this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter regarding withdrawals from the account.
(c) Only one (1) member of a qualifying individual's household may establish an account.
(d) A qualifying individual shall maintain residency in Indiana until the individual development account is closed.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.289-2001, SEC.6; P.L.50-2016, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-8. Community Development Corporation Duties

Sec. 8. (a) A community development corporation 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 account established through the community development corporation.
(3) Approve or deny an individual's request to make a withdrawal from the individual's account.
(4) Provide or arrange for training in money management, budgeting, and related topics for each individual who establishes an account.
(b) A community development corporation may approve a qualifying individual's request to make a withdrawal from an account to purchase a motor vehicle if the purpose of the purchase is primarily to transport the individual to and from work, postsecondary education, or an accredited or licensed training program intended to lead to employment of the individual or a dependent of the individual.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.50-2016, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-9. Account Deposits

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. However, only eight hundred dollars ($800) annually is eligible for a state deposit as provided in section 12 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.150-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-10. Number of Accounts Limited

Sec. 10. (a) Not more than eight hundred (800) accounts may be established in the state each state fiscal year beginning before July 1, 2009.
(b) Not more than one thousand (1,000) accounts may be established in the state each state fiscal year beginning after June 30, 2009.
(c) A community development corporation shall use money that is in an individual development account fund established under section 13 of this chapter to allow a qualified individual on a waiting list maintained by the community development corporation to establish an account.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.289-2001, SEC.7; P.L.150-2007, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-11. Annual Reports

Sec. 11. (a) Each community development corporation shall annually provide the authority with information needed to determine:
(1) the number of accounts administered by the community development corporation;
(2) the length of time each account under subdivision (1) has been established; and
(3) the amount of money an individual has deposited into each account under subdivision (1) during the preceding twelve (12) months.
(b) The authority shall use the information provided under subsection (a) to deposit the correct amount of money into each account as provided in section 12 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.235-2005, SEC.46; P.L.1-2006, SEC.52; P.L.181-2006, SEC.7; P.L.1-2007, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-12. Deposits to Accounts; Matching Contributions; Use of Federal Block Grant Money

Sec. 12. (a) The authority shall allocate, for each account that has been established, for not more than five (5) years, three dollars ($3) for each one dollar ($1) of the first four hundred dollars ($400) an individual deposited into the individual's account during the preceding twelve (12) months. However, if the amount appropriated by the general assembly is insufficient to make the deposits required by this section for accounts that have been established, the authority shall proportionately reduce the amounts allocated to and deposited into each account. The authority may allocate three dollars ($3) for each one dollar ($1) of any part of an amount above four hundred dollars ($400) an individual deposited into the individual's account during the preceding twelve (12) months. However, the authority's allocation under this subsection may not exceed two thousand four hundred dollars ($2,400) for each account described in this subsection.
(b) The authority shall deposit into each account established under this chapter the appropriate amount of money determined under this section.
(c) Money from a federal block grant program under Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act may be used by the state to provide money under this section for deposit into an account held by an individual who receives assistance under IC 12-14-2.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.289-2001, SEC.8; P.L.235-2005, SEC.47; P.L.1-2006, SEC.53; P.L.181-2006, SEC.8; P.L.1-2007, SEC.10; P.L.150-2007, SEC.4; P.L.50-2016, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-13. Individual Development Account Fund; Tax Credits

Sec. 13. (a) Each community development corporation may apply to the authority for an allocation of tax credits under IC 6-3.1-18 for the contributors to a fund established under this section. A community development corporation may establish an individual development account fund to provide money to be used to finance additional accounts to be administered by the community development corporation under this chapter and to help pay for the community development corporation's expenses related to the administration of accounts.
(b) Each community development corporation shall encourage individuals, financial institutions, corporations, and other entities to contribute to the fund. A contributor to the fund may qualify for a tax credit as provided under IC 6-3.1-18.
(c) Each community development corporation may use up to twenty percent (20%) of the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) deposited each calendar year in the fund under subsection (b) to help pay for the community development corporation's expenses related to the administration of accounts established under this chapter. All deposits in the fund under subsection (b) of more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) during each calendar year may be used only to fund accounts administered by the community development corporation under this chapter.
(d) A community development corporation may allow an individual to establish a new account as adequate funding becomes available.
(e) Only money from the fund may be used to make the deposit described in subsection (f) into an account established under this section.
(f) The community development corporation shall annually deposit at least three dollars ($3) into each account for each one dollar ($1) an individual has deposited into the individual's account as of June 30.
(g) A community development corporation may not allow a qualifying individual to establish an account if the community development corporation does not have adequate funds to deposit into the account under subsection (f).
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1999, SEC.3; P.L.50-2016, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-14. Interest; Taxes; Fees

Sec. 14. (a) An account must earn interest at a rate that is competitive in the county where the account is located.
(b) Interest earned on an account during a taxable year is not subject to taxation under IC 6-3 or IC 6-5.5.
(c) An account is a custodial account and is not subject to fees.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.2; P.L.50-2016, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 4. Lieutenant Governor › Chapter 28. Individual Development Accounts › 4-4-28-15. Withdrawal of Money From Account; Appeal of Denial

Sec. 15. (a) An individual must request and receive authorization from the community development corporation that administers the individual's account before withdrawing money from the account for any purpose.
(b) An individual who is denied authorization to withdraw money under subsection (a) may appeal the community development corporation's decision to the authority under rules adopted by the authority under IC 4-22-2.
As added by P.L.15-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.235-2005, SEC.48; P.L.1-2006, SEC.54; P.L.181-2006, SEC.9; P.L.1-2007, SEC.11.