2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 2. GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ARTICLE 5. LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES AND STUDY COMMITTEES
CHAPTER 34.7. OUTDOOR STAGE EQUIPMENT SAFETY COMMITTEE

IC 2-5-34.7
Chapter 34.7. Outdoor Stage Equipment Safety Committee

IC 2-5-34.7-1
"Committee"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the committee established under section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-2
"Outdoor stage equipment"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "outdoor stage equipment" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-12-1-17.7.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-3
Outdoor stage safety committee; established
Sec. 3. The outdoor stage safety committee is established.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-4
Topic for study
Sec. 4. The committee shall study the issues related to the regulation of outdoor stage equipment and recommend legislation to the general assembly for the regulation of the use of outdoor stage equipment in Indiana to protect the safety of persons at an outdoor performance.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-5
Membership
Sec. 5. The committee consists of the following twelve (12) members:
(1) Four (4) members of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate with advice from the minority leader of the senate. Not more than two (2) members appointed under this subdivision may be from the same political party.
(2) Four (4) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives with advice from the minority leader of the house of representatives. Not more than two (2) members appointed under this subdivision may be from the same political party.
(3) The state fire marshal appointed under IC 22-14-2-2 or the fire marshal's designee.
(4) The executive director of the department of homeland security or the executive director's designee.
(5) The chairman of the fire prevention and building safety commission appointed under IC 22-12-2-5 or the chairman's designee.
(6) The commissioner of the department of labor appointed

under IC 22-1-1-2 or the commissioner's designee.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-6
Term; removal
Sec. 6. The members of the committee serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-7
Chairperson; appointment
Sec. 7. The chairperson of the legislative council shall appoint the chairperson of the committee from among the members of the general assembly appointed to the committee. The chairperson of the committee serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-8
Compensation; expense reimbursement
Sec. 8. (a) Each member of the committee 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 committee who is 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 committee 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.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-9
Legislative council oversight
Sec. 9. The committee shall operate under the policies governing study committees adopted by the legislative council.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-10
Majority vote requirement
Sec. 10. The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting

members appointed to the committee are required for the committee to take action on any measure, including final reports.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-11
Staff
Sec. 11. The legislative services agency shall staff the committee.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-12
Cooperation by state agencies
Sec. 12. The department of labor, the occupational safety standards commission, the fire prevention and building safety commission, and the division of fire and building safety shall cooperate with the commission as requested by the commission.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-13
Required submission of reports
Sec. 13. The state fair commission shall submit to the committee, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, as soon as practicable after the information is received by the state fair commission or another state official or agency, a copy of any final report and associated appendices:
(1) prepared under an agreement with Witt Associates or Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.; and
(2) resulting from a study of the collapse of outdoor stage equipment on the grounds of the state fair on August 13, 2011.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-34.7-14
Expiration
Sec. 14. This chapter expires January 1, 2013.
As added by P.L.92-2012, SEC.1.