2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 2. GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ARTICLE 5. LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES AND STUDY COMMITTEES
CHAPTER 28.5. JOINT STUDY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT AND SOLUTIONS

IC 2-5-28.5
Chapter 28.5. Joint Study Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Assessment and Solutions

IC 2-5-28.5-1
"Committee"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the joint study committee on transportation and infrastructure assessment and solutions.
As added by P.L.5-2011, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-28.5-1.3
"Motor scooter"
Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "motor scooter" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-104.
As added by P.L.206-2011, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-28.5-1.5
"Motorized bicycle"
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "motorized bicycle" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-109.
As added by P.L.206-2011, SEC.2.

IC 2-5-28.5-2
Joint study committee established
Sec. 2. The joint study committee on transportation and infrastructure assessment and solutions is established.
As added by P.L.5-2011, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-28.5-3
Membership of committee
Sec. 3. (a) The committee has the following membership:
(1) The members of the house of representatives standing committee on roads and transportation.
(2) The members of the senate standing committee on homeland security, transportation, and veterans affairs.
(b) Beginning in calendar year 2011, and in odd-numbered years thereafter, the chair of the standing committee specified in subsection (a)(1) shall serve as chair of the committee.
(c) Beginning in calendar year 2012, and in even-numbered years thereafter, the chair of the standing committee specified in subsection (a)(2) shall serve as chair of the committee.
As added by P.L.5-2011, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-28.5-4
Duties of committee
Sec. 4. Beginning in calendar year 2011 through calendar year 2015, the committee shall do the following:
(1) Assess the condition of Indiana's transportation infrastructure in both the public and private sectors. (2) In connection with the Indiana department of transportation and other interested parties, project Indiana's transportation demands through 2035.
(3) Determine whether Indiana's existing transportation infrastructure is capable of meeting the transportation demands projected under subdivision (2).
(4) Establish appropriate roles and responsibilities for:
(A) the state and county and municipal governments; and
(B) the private sector;
in meeting Indiana's projected transportation demands.
(5) Identify potential funding sources for both public and private transportation and infrastructure projects.
(6) Report its findings to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the general assembly.
As added by P.L.5-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.206-2011, SEC.3.

IC 2-5-28.5-4.5
Study of motorized bicycles and motor scooters
Sec. 4.5. In calendar year 2011, the committee shall study issues related to the use of motorized bicycles and motor scooters in Indiana, including the following topics:
(1) Definitions of the following:
(A) Motorized bicycle.
(B) Motor scooter.
(C) Moped.
(D) Motor-driven cycle.
(2) Issues related to:
(A) internal combustion power; and
(B) battery power;
of motor vehicles described in subdivision (1).
(3) Issues relating to:
(A) necessary equipment for;
(B) licensing of operators of;
(C) titling of;
(D) registration of;
(E) taxation of; and
(F) insurance requirements for;
motor vehicles described in subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.206-2011, SEC.4.

IC 2-5-28.5-5
Staff support
Sec. 5. The legislative services agency shall provide support staff for the committee.
As added by P.L.5-2011, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-28.5-6
Operating policies
Sec. 6. The committee shall operate under policies governing study committees adopted by the legislative council. As added by P.L.5-2011, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-28.5-7
Expiration
Sec. 7. This chapter expires January 1, 2016.
As added by P.L.5-2011, SEC.1.