2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 8. UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
ARTICLE 16. BRIDGES AND TUNNELS
CHAPTER 17. OHIO RIVER BRIDGES PROJECT COMMISSION

IC 8-16-17
Chapter 17. Ohio River Bridges Project Commission

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"Commission"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Ohio River bridges project commission established by section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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"Project"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "project" refers to an Ohio River bridges project.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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Commission established
Sec. 3. The Ohio River bridges project commission is established.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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Commission duties
Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall work with lawfully authorized representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to prepare a proposed agreement between Indiana and Kentucky to govern the financing, construction, and maintenance of Ohio River bridges projects.
(b) The commission shall submit any proposed agreement prepared under this section to the governor for the governor's approval. If a proposed agreement is approved by the governor, the commission shall submit the proposed agreement to the general assembly for introduction in the first session of the general assembly beginning after the date of the governor's approval.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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Membership
Sec. 5. The commission consists of five (5) voting members appointed as follows:
(1) The chairperson of the house standing committee having primary responsibility for transportation matters, as determined by the speaker of the house, serving ex officio.
(2) The chairperson of the senate standing committee having primary responsibility for transportation matters, as determined by the president pro tempore of the senate, serving ex officio.
(3) The commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation serving ex officio or the commissioner's designee. A designee of the commissioner serves at the pleasure of the commissioner. (4) The chairman of the Indiana finance authority serving ex officio or the chairperson's designee. A designee of the chairperson serves at the pleasure of the chairperson.
(5) An Indiana resident jointly appointed by the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the president pro tempore of the senate.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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Chairperson
Sec. 6. The members of the commission shall elect one (1) member of the commission to be the commission's chairperson and other officers as the members may determine.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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Meetings
Sec. 7. (a) The commission may meet at any time during the calendar year.
(b) The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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Annual report
Sec. 8. The commission shall file an annual report with the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 by November 1 of each year.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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Quorum; requirement for action
Sec. 9. (a) Three (3) members of the commission constitute a quorum.
(b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take action on any measure, including final reports.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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Staffing
Sec. 10. The department of transportation shall provide staff support for the commission.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances
Sec. 11. (a) Subject to subsection (b), each member of the commission appointed under this chapter is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on legislative study committees

established by the legislative council.
(b) This subsection applies to a member of the commission who is not a member of the general assembly. A member of the commission may not receive a per diem, mileage, or travel allowance under subsection (a) if the member also receives a per diem, mileage, or travel allowance from the authority or governmental entity that employs the member.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.

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Expiration
Sec. 12. This chapter expires December 31, 2019.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.267.