Ind. Code ch. 13-13-7.1

Ind. Code ch. 13-13-7.1
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Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-1 Establishment; duties

Sec. 1. The compliance advisory panel is established to carry out the duties required by 42 U.S.C. 7661f. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.56.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-2 Membership

Sec. 2. The panel consists of the following members: (1) A member, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate, who is an owner of, or who represents owners of, a small business stationary source. (2) A member, appointed by the minority leader of the senate, who is an owner of, or who represents owners of, a small business stationary source. (3) A member, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who is an owner of, or represents owners of, a small business stationary source. (4) A member, appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives, who is an owner of, or who represents owners of, a small business stationary source. (5) Two (2) members, appointed by the governor, who: (A) are not owners of, or representatives of owners of, a small business stationary source; and (B) will represent the general public. Not more than one (1) member appointed under this subdivision may be a solid waste management district director. (6) The commissioner of the department of environmental management or the commissioner's designee. In appointing members under subdivision (5), the governor may consider geographic location, political affiliation, and other factors to ensure viewpoints are fairly balanced. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.97; P.L.135-2026, SEC.57.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-3 Term of membership

Sec. 3. (a) The term of a member appointed to the panel under section 2(1) through 2(5) of this chapter is four (4) years. (b) Members of the panel may be reappointed to successive terms. However, a member may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. An appointing authority may replace a member at any time during the member's term. (c) Notwithstanding section 2 of this chapter or this section, a member: (1) who is a member of the general assembly; and (2) whose term has not expired on or before July 1, 2026; may finish the remainder of the term. The person appointed to fill that position serves for a four (4) year term as described in subsection (a). As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.85-2017, SEC.66; P.L.42-2024, SEC.98; P.L.135-2026, SEC.58.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-4 Vacancies

Sec. 4. If a vacancy occurs on the panel, the appointing authority for the vacating member shall appoint an individual to fill the unexpired term of the vacating member. A member appointed to fill a vacancy must meet the same qualifications specified under section 2 of this chapter for the vacating member. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-5 Agency appointee; nonvoting member

Sec. 5. The individual serving on the panel under section 2(6) of this chapter is a nonvoting member. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.59.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-6 Chair

Sec. 6. The governor shall appoint the chair of the panel from the members appointed under section 2 of this chapter. The chair of the panel serves at the pleasure of the governor. The panel shall meet at the call of the chair of the panel. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.99; P.L.1-2025, SEC.177; P.L.135-2026, SEC.60.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-7 Nonstate employees; reimbursement of expenses; per diem

Sec. 7. Each member of the panel 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 also is entitled to reimbursement for mileage, 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. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.100.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-8 State employees; reimbursement of expenses

Sec. 8. Each member of the panel 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. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.101.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-9 Legislative members; per diem; reimbursement of expenses

Sec. 9. Each member of the panel 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 section shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-10 Number of votes necessary to take action

Sec. 10. The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members appointed to the panel are required for the panel to take action on any measure, including final reports. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-12 Staff support

Sec. 12. The department may provide administrative and technical support to the panel, including duties related to the development and dissemination of reports and advisory opinions. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.102; P.L.135-2026, SEC.62.

Ind. Code § 13-13-7.1-13 Source of payment of expenses

Sec. 13. Except as provided in section 9 of this chapter, the expenses of the panel shall be paid from appropriations to the department. As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.103; P.L.135-2026, SEC.63.
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