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2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-12. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Quorum

Sec. 12. A majority of the members appointed to the commission constitutes a quorum.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-13. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Voting

Sec. 13. The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take official action.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-14. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Fund

Sec. 14. (a) The Indiana women's suffrage centennial commission fund is established. The commission may use money in the fund for special projects of the commission.
(b) The fund consists of:
(1) appropriations from the general assembly; and
(2) gifts, grants, contributions, and other donations.
(c) The treasurer of state shall administer the fund.
(d) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest accrues to the fund.
(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-15. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Member Compensation and Reimbursement

Sec. 15. (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 provided 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) Each member of the commission who is a state employee but who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided 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.
(d) Each member of the commission 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.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-16. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Staff

Sec. 16. The civil rights commission created by IC 22-9-1-4 shall provide staff and administrative support to the commission.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-17. Expiration

Sec. 17. This chapter expires July 1, 2024.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-2021, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 26. Advisory Committee for Children With Special Health Needs › 4-23-26-1. "Committee" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the advisory committee for children with special health needs established by section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.161.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 26. Advisory Committee for Children With Special Health Needs › 4-23-26-3. Members

Sec. 3. (a) The committee consists of the following members:
(1) The director of the children's special health care services program.
(2) The director of the first steps program.
(3) The chair of the governor's interagency coordinating council for early intervention.
(4) The chair of the children's special health care services advisory council under 410 IAC 3.2-11.
(5) The director of the division of special education created under IC 20-35-2-1.
(6) The director of the division of mental health and addiction.
(7) One (1) representative of the Indiana chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
(8) One (1) representative of a family advocacy group.
(9) Three (3) parents of children with special health needs.
(10) Three (3) parents of children who are enrolled in the:
(A) children's health insurance program under IC 12-17.6; or
(B) Medicaid managed care program for children.
(b) The members under subdivisions (1) and (2) are nonvoting members.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.161. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.3; P.L.1-2005, SEC.68.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 26. Advisory Committee for Children With Special Health Needs › 4-23-26-4. Members; Appointment; Terms

Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall appoint the committee members under section 3(7), 3(8), 3(9), and 3(10) of this chapter.
(b) The term of each member appointed under subsection (a) is three (3) years.
(c) A committee member identified in subsection (a) may be reappointed to serve consecutive terms.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.161.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 26. Advisory Committee for Children With Special Health Needs › 4-23-26-5. Chair

Sec. 5. (a) The director of the children's special health care services program is chair of the committee during odd numbered years.
(b) The director of the first steps program is chair of the committee during even numbered years.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.161.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 26. Advisory Committee for Children With Special Health Needs › 4-23-26-8. Salary and Expenses

Sec. 8. (a) Each member of the committee who is not a state employee is entitled to receive both of the following:
(1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
(2) Reimbursement for travel 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 Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the committee who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for travel 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 Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.161.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 26. Advisory Committee for Children With Special Health Needs › 4-23-26-9. Duties

Sec. 9. The committee shall advise and assist the children's health policy board established by IC 4-23-27-2 in the development, coordination, and evaluation of policies that have an impact on children, with a focus on children with special health needs, by doing the following:
(1) Seeking information from families, service providers, advocacy groups, and health care specialists about state or local policies that impede the provision of quality service.
(2) Taking steps to ensure that relevant health policy issues that have an impact on children are forwarded to the children's health policy board.
(3) Advising the children's health policy board with respect to the integration of services across:
(A) programs; and
(B) state agencies;
for children with special health needs.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.161.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 27. Children's Health Policy Board › 4-23-27-1. "Board" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the children's health policy board established by section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.162.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 27. Children's Health Policy Board › 4-23-27-3. Members

Sec. 3. The board consists of the following members:
(1) The secretary of the family and social services administration.
(2) The state health commissioner.
(3) The insurance commissioner of Indiana.
(4) The state personnel director.
(5) The budget director.
(6) The secretary of education.
(7) The director of the division of mental health and addiction.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.162. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.4; P.L.43-2021, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 27. Children's Health Policy Board › 4-23-27-5. Quorum

Sec. 5. (a) Four (4) members of the board constitute a quorum.
(b) The affirmative vote of at least four (4) members of the board is required for the board to take any official action.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.162.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 27. Children's Health Policy Board › 4-23-27-6. Meetings

Sec. 6. (a) The board shall meet monthly at the call of the chair.
(b) The board shall hold public hearings in diverse locations throughout the state at least three (3) times each year.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.162.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 27. Children's Health Policy Board › 4-23-27-7. Duties

Sec. 7. The board shall direct policy coordination of children's health programs by doing the following:
(1) Developing a comprehensive policy in the following areas:
(A) Appropriate delivery systems of care.
(B) Enhanced access to care.
(C) The use of various program funding for maximum efficiency.
(D) The optimal provider participation in various programs.
(E) The potential for expanding health insurance coverage to other populations.
(F) Technology needs, including development of an electronic claim administration, payment, and data collection system that allows providers to have the following:
(i) Point of service claims payments.
(ii) Instant claims adjudication.
(iii) Point of service health status information.
(iv) Claims related data for analysis.
(G) Appropriate organizational structure to implement health policy in the state.
(2) Coordinating aspects of existing children's health programs, including the children's health insurance program, Medicaid managed care for children, first steps, and children's special health care services, in order to achieve a more seamless system easily accessible by participants and providers, specifically in the following areas:
(A) Identification of potential enrollees.
(B) Outreach.
(C) Eligibility criteria.
(D) Enrollment.
(E) Benefits and coverage issues.
(F) Provider requirements.
(G) Evaluation.
(H) Procurement policies.
(I) Information technology systems, including technology to coordinate payment for services provided through the children's health insurance program under IC 12-17.6 with:
(i) services provided to children with special health needs; and
(ii) public health programs designed to protect all children.
(3) Reviewing, analyzing, disseminating, and using data when making policy decisions.
(4) Overseeing implementation of the children's health insurance program under IC 12-17.6, including:
(A) reviewing:
(i) benefits provided by;
(ii) eligibility requirements for; and
(iii) each evaluation of;
the children's health insurance program on an annual basis in light of available funding;
(B) making recommendations for changes to the children's health insurance program to the office of the children's health insurance program established under IC 12-17.6-2-1; and
(C) studying benefits appropriate for children's mental health and addiction services.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.162. Amended by P.L.107-2002, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 27. Children's Health Policy Board › 4-23-27-8. Expertise of Other Boards

Sec. 8. The board may draw upon the expertise of other boards, committees, and individuals whenever the board determines that such expertise is needed.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.162.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 28. Commission on Hispanic/latino Affairs › 4-23-28-1. "Commission"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the commission on Hispanic/Latino affairs established by section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 28. Commission on Hispanic/latino Affairs › 4-23-28-3. Duties; Topics of Study

Sec. 3. (a) The commission shall do the following:
(1) Identify and research issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino communities.
(2) Promote cooperation and understanding between the Hispanic/Latino communities and other communities throughout Indiana.
(3) Report to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and to the governor concerning Hispanic/Latino issues, including the following:
(A) Conditions causing exclusion of Hispanics/Latinos from the larger Indiana community.
(B) Measures to stimulate job skill training and related workforce development.
(C) Measures to sustain cultural diversity while improving race and ethnic relations.
(D) Public awareness of issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino communities.
(E) Measures that could facilitate easier access to state and local government services by Hispanics/Latinos.
(F) Challenges and opportunities arising out of the growth of the Hispanic/Latino population.
(b) The commission may study other topics:
(1) as assigned by the governor;
(2) as assigned by the legislative council; or
(3) as directed by the commission's chairperson.
As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.49.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 28. Commission on Hispanic/latino Affairs › 4-23-28-4. Members; Removal; Vacancy

Sec. 4. (a) The commission consists of twenty (20) members appointed as follows:
(1) Two (2) members of the senate who may not be affiliated with the same political party, to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.
(2) Two (2) members of the house of representatives who may not be affiliated with the same political party, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(3) Four (4) members of the Hispanic/Latino community who are not members of the general assembly, to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.
(4) Four (4) members of the Hispanic/Latino community who are not members of the general assembly, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(5) The secretary of family and social services or a designee of the secretary who is a Hispanic or Latino employee of the office of the secretary of family and social services.
(6) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or a designee of the commissioner who is a Hispanic or Latino employee of the Indiana department of health.
(7) The secretary of education or a designee of the secretary who is a Hispanic or Latino employee of the department of education.
(8) The commissioner of the department of correction or a designee of the commissioner who is a Hispanic or Latino employee of the department of correction.
(9) The director of the civil rights commission or a designee of the director who is a Hispanic or Latino employee of the civil rights commission.
(10) The lieutenant governor or a designee of the lieutenant governor who is a Hispanic or Latino employee of the lieutenant governor.
(11) A Hispanic or Latino business person, appointed by the governor.
(12) The commissioner of workforce development or a designee of the commissioner who is a Hispanic or Latino employee of the department of workforce development, who shall serve as an ex officio member of the commission.
In making their appointments under this section, the president pro tempore of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall attempt to have the greatest possible number of counties represented on the commission.
(b) If a legislative member of the commission ceases to be a member of the chamber from which the member was appointed, the member also ceases to be a member of the commission.
(c) A member of the commission may be removed at any time by the appointing authority who appointed the member.
(d) If a vacancy on the commission occurs, the appointing authority who appointed the former member whose position has become vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.84; P.L.43-2021, SEC.20; P.L.56-2023, SEC.33.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 28. Commission on Hispanic/latino Affairs › 4-23-28-5. Meetings; Subcommittees

Sec. 5. (a) The commission shall meet on call of the chairperson and at other times that the commission determines.
(b) The chairperson may designate subcommittees to meet between commission meetings and report back to the full commission.
As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 28. Commission on Hispanic/latino Affairs › 4-23-28-6. Chairperson; Vice Chairperson

Sec. 6. (a) At the first meeting of the commission each year, the members shall elect:
(1) one (1) member to be the commission's chairperson; and
(2) one (1) member to be the commission's vice chairperson.
(b) A vacancy in the office of chairperson or vice chairperson shall be filled by a member of the commission selected by vote of the remaining members. The term of office of a person chosen under this subsection to fill a vacancy in the office of chairperson or vice chairperson expires at the first meeting of the commission the following year.
As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 28. Commission on Hispanic/latino Affairs › 4-23-28-7. Support From Civil Rights Commission; Expenses

Sec. 7. (a) The civil rights commission shall provide staff and administrative support to the commission.
(b) The expenses of the commission shall be paid from appropriations made to the civil rights commission.
As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 28. Commission on Hispanic/latino Affairs › 4-23-28-8. Majority Vote Required

Sec. 8. For the commission to take action on any measure, including final reports, at least:
(1) eleven (11) members must be present at the meeting; and
(2) a majority of the members present at the meeting must vote in favor of the action.
As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.21-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 28. Commission on Hispanic/latino Affairs › 4-23-28-9. Per Diem; Expenses

Sec. 9. (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 also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided 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) Each member of the commission who is a state employee but who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided 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) Each member of the commission who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.
As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 28. Commission on Hispanic/latino Affairs › 4-23-28-10. Funding

Sec. 10. (a) Funding for the commission shall be derived from funds appropriated to the civil rights commission.
(b) If money is appropriated under subsection (a), the money does not revert to the state general fund at the end of a state fiscal year but remains available to the civil rights commission until the purpose for which it was appropriated is fulfilled.
As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 28. Commission on Hispanic/latino Affairs › 4-23-28-11. Special Fund Established

Sec. 11. (a) The commission on Hispanic/Latino affairs special fund is established to provide money for special projects of the commission.
(b) The fund shall be administered by the treasurer of state.
(c) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) The fund consists of gifts, contributions, and money donated to the commission.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.
(f) Interest accrues to the fund.
(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(h) Money in the fund is appropriated continuously for the purpose stated in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 29. Governor's Council for People With Disabilities › 4-23-29-1. "Act"

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 29. Governor's Council for People With Disabilities › 4-23-29-3. "Council" Defined

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 29. Governor's Council for People With Disabilities › 4-23-29-4. "Developmental Disability" Defined

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 manifested before the individual is twenty-two (22) years of age;
(3) is likely to continue indefinitely;
(4) results in substantial functional limitation in three (3) or more areas of major life activity; and
(5) reflects the individual's need for special, interdisciplinary services, supports, or assistance that is of lifelong or extended duration and is individually planned and coordinated.
(b) As used in this chapter, for an individual less than five (5) years of age, "developmental disability" means:
(1) substantial developmental delay; or
(2) specific congenital or acquired conditions;
with high probability of resulting in a developmental disability described in subsection (a) if services are not provided.
As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 29. Governor's Council for People With Disabilities › 4-23-29-5. "Disability" Defined

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 29. Governor's Council for People With Disabilities › 4-23-29-6. "Major Life Activity" Defined

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 29. Governor's Council for People With Disabilities › 4-23-29-7. Council Established

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 P.L.21-2004, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 29. Governor's Council for People With Disabilities › 4-23-29-10. Five Year Plan

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 funds received from the following:
(1) Grants.
(2) Contracts.
(3) Interagency agreements.
(d) The council shall finance and implement programs, projects, and activities required under the five (5) year plan adopted by the board, including the following:
(1) Conducting hearings and forums that the council determines necessary to carry out the duties of the council.
(2) Conducting at least four (4) business meetings per calendar year.
(3) Hiring, supervising, and evaluating an executive director.
(4) Maintaining sufficient staff, supervised by the executive director, to carry out the duties of the council.
(5) Entering into contracts for services to carry out the council's functions.
As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 29. Governor's Council for People With Disabilities › 4-23-29-11. Duties

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 sector partnerships to advance:
(1) the act;
(2) the federal Americans with Disabilities Act;
(3) the federal Fair Housing Act; and
(4) other legislation that protects and benefits persons with disabilities and families of individuals with disabilities.
(c) The council shall provide leadership in the development, adoption, and implementation of public policy to create partnerships between the public and private sector to advance the goals of:
(1) independence;
(2) community inclusion;
(3) productivity; and
(4) integration;
of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(d) The council is designated as the single state agency to administer the act.
As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30. Mortgage Lending and Fraud Prevention Task Force › 4-23-30-1. "Task Force"

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30. Mortgage Lending and Fraud Prevention Task Force › 4-23-30-2. Creation of Task Force

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).
(2) The homeowner protection unit established by the attorney general under IC 4-6-12-2.
(3) The department of financial institutions established by IC 28-11-1-1.
(4) The department of insurance created by IC 27-1-1-1.
(5) The Indiana real estate commission created by IC 25-34.1-2-1.
(6) The real estate appraiser licensure and certification board created by IC 25-34.1-8-1.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30. Mortgage Lending and Fraud Prevention Task Force › 4-23-30-3. Task Force Chair

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30. Mortgage Lending and Fraud Prevention Task Force › 4-23-30-4. Task Force Duties

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 home loans;
(B) enforce state laws and rules concerning mortgage lending practices and mortgage fraud; and
(C) prevent fraudulent practices in the home loan industry; and
(2) share information and resources necessary for the efficient administration of the tasks set forth in subdivision (1), unless prohibited by law.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2017, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30. Mortgage Lending and Fraud Prevention Task Force › 4-23-30-5. Task Force Meetings

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 participating in the meeting can communicate with each other. Participation by the means described in this subsection constitutes presence in person at the meeting.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30. Mortgage Lending and Fraud Prevention Task Force › 4-23-30-6. Task Force Reports

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 section must include:
(1) information on the regulatory activities of each agency described in section 2 of this chapter, including a description of any:
(A) disciplinary or enforcement actions taken;
(B) criminal prosecutions pursued;
(C) rules adopted;
(D) policies issued; or
(E) legislative recommendations made;
concerning the professions involved in originating, issuing, and closing home loans;
(2) a description of any challenges:
(A) encountered by the task force during the most recent state fiscal year; or
(B) anticipated by the task force in the current state fiscal year;
in carrying out the duties set forth in section 4 of this chapter;
(3) any additional information required by the legislative council; and
(4) any recommendations by the task force for legislation necessary to assist the task force in carrying out the duties set forth in section 4 of this chapter.
(b) A report to the legislative council under this section must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-1. "Board"

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-2. "Director"

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-3. "Disproportionality"

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 group comprises.
As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-4. "Strength Based"

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 serve a client by collaborating with the client to develop the client's strengths;
(3) service providers should work with a client to ensure that every environment in which the client receives services has adequate resources to meet the needs of the client; and
(4) a service plan for a client should not be based on diagnostic assessments of client deficits or needs but on a practice that uses the assessment process to discover strengths and engage clients in collaborative planning.
As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-5. "Vulnerable Population"

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 department of education as students who are at risk or exceptional learners; and
(E) from the department of workforce development;
(2) young persons of color; and
(3) other individuals recognized by the board as members of a vulnerable population.
As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-6. "Wraparound Services"

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 service planning.
As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-7. "Young Person of Color"

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 Native.
(6) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-8. Creation of Board

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-9. Membership

Sec. 9. (a) The board consists of the following members:
(1) The secretary of family and social services, or the secretary's designee.
(2) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee.
(3) The director of the department of child services, or the director's designee.
(4) The commissioner of the department of correction, or the commissioner's designee.
(5) The director of the Indiana criminal justice institute, or the director's designee.
(6) The director of the budget agency, or the director's designee.
(7) An executive assistant to the governor designated by the governor, who shall serve as the board's chairperson.
(8) The commissioner of the department of workforce development, or the commissioner's designee.
(9) The director of the state personnel department, or the director's designee.
(10) The director of the civil rights commission, or the director's designee.
(11) The director of the division of mental health and addiction or the director's designee.
(12) The director of the office of Medicaid policy and planning or the director's designee.
(13) A representative of the office of judicial administration.
(14) A representative of the public defender council of Indiana.
(15) A representative of the prosecuting attorneys council of Indiana.
(16) A representative of the office of guardian ad litem and court appointed special advocate services.
(b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the members appointed to the board are required for the board to take action on any measure, including reports.
(c) The board shall meet every two (2) months or more often, at the call of the chairperson.
(d) The board shall provide quarterly reports to the governor, the general assembly, and the Indiana criminal justice institute on the progress of the board and on issues affecting the provision of services to members of a vulnerable population. The report to the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.5; P.L.43-2021, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-10. Director

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 agency, and on the advice of the members of the board, may appoint staff necessary to fulfill the duties of the board.
As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 30.2. Board for the Coordination of Programs Serving Vulnerable Individuals › 4-23-30.2-12. Actions Board May Take

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 necessary to achieve the goal of effective coordination and delivery of human services to members of a vulnerable population.
(2) Seek the cooperation of all agencies, departments, and institutions of state government to eliminate any duplication or overlap that may exist in the administration of programs delivery service to members of a vulnerable population.
(3) Upon the request of one (1) of the members of the board, review the status of eligible recipients of services to determine whether an individual recipient is under the jurisdiction of the proper agency of state government. Following a review under this subdivision, the board may suggest the transfer of an individual recipient to the jurisdiction of another state agency if permitted by law.
(4) Create task forces to study issues and provide information to the board as needed. Members appointed to task forces created under this subdivision serve without compensation.
As added by P.L.173-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 31. Commission on the Social Status of Black Males › 4-23-31-1. Reason for Commission

Sec. 1. The 1992 interim study committee created by the legislative council, on the problems of black males, found that the following conditions exist:
(1) Statistical studies chronicling the status of black males in American society reveal startling and disturbing conditions and trends.
(2) By all indicia measuring achievement, success, and quality of life in American society, black males are facing a prodigious struggle for survival while fighting formidable opponents.
(3) Black males make up only five and one-half percent (5.5%) of the population of the United States but are the victims of forty-four percent (44%) of the nation's homicides annually and comprise forty-six percent (46%) of the nation's prison population.
(4) Statistics show that one (1) of every twenty-two (22) black males will die as a result of homicide and that one (1) of every six (6) black males will be arrested before becoming nineteen (19) years of age.
(5) A major proportion of black males in America is virtually trapped in urban areas defined by poverty, violence, and drug abuse.
(6) Black males suffer from more debilitating health problems, a higher death rate, and a lower life expectancy than males in other ethnic and racial groups.
(7) Black females at least sixteen (16) years of age outnumber black males by more than two million (2,000,000).
(8) Between 1973 and 1988 the average real annual income for black males between twenty (20) and twenty-four (24) years of age fell by more than fifty percent (50%).
(9) The increasing misfortunes and the social distress bombarding black males in American society threaten the survival of black males.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 31. Commission on the Social Status of Black Males › 4-23-31-3. Membership

Sec. 3. The commission consists of nineteen (19) members appointed as follows:
(1) Two (2) members of the senate, who are not members of the same political party, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate with the advice of the minority leader of the senate.
(2) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, who are not members of the same political party, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives with the advice of the minority leader of the house of representatives.
(3) The director of the division of family resources or the director's designee.
(4) The director of the division of mental health and addiction or the director's designee.
(5) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the commissioner's designee.
(6) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee.
(7) The commissioner of the department of correction or the commissioner's designee.
(8) The director of the civil rights commission or the director's designee.
(9) The commissioner of the Indiana department of administration or the commissioner's designee.
(10) The lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor's designee.
(11) A minority business person, appointed by the governor.
(12) Three (3) persons appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate who are not members of the general assembly. Not more than two (2) persons appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same political party.
(13) Three (3) persons appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives who are not members of the general assembly. Not more than two (2) persons appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same political party.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.23; P.L.56-2023, SEC.35.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 31. Commission on the Social Status of Black Males › 4-23-31-4. Removal of Members

Sec. 4. (a) A member of the commission may be removed at any time by the member's appointing authority.
(b) The appointing authority shall fill a vacancy on the commission by appointing a new member for the unexpired term.
(c) The terms of the legislative members expire at the election of the general assembly following the appointments.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 31. Commission on the Social Status of Black Males › 4-23-31-5. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Sec. 5. (a) At the first meeting of the commission each year, the members shall elect:
(1) one (1) member to be the commission's chairperson; and
(2) one (1) member to be the commission's vice chairperson.
(b) A vacancy in the office of chairperson or vice chairperson shall be filled by vote of the remaining members. The term of office of a person chosen to fill a vacancy expires at the first meeting of the commission the following year.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 31. Commission on the Social Status of Black Males › 4-23-31-6. Study

Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall make a systematic study of the following:
(1) The conditions described in section 1 of this chapter.
(2) The reasons for the existence of those conditions.
(b) The commission shall propose measures to alleviate and correct the underlying causes of the conditions described in section 1 of this chapter.
(c) The commission may study other topics suggested by the legislative council or as directed by the chairperson of the commission.
(d) The commission shall receive suggestions or comments pertinent to the issues that the commission studies from members of the general assembly, governmental agencies, public and private organizations, and private citizens.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.29.