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Committee advances several bills: tourism districts, recorder fees, local‑board rules
Summary
The House Local Government Committee on Tuesday passed or advanced several additional bills: HB 11‑44 (tourism improvement districts) passed as amended 11–0; HB 13‑11 (recorder copying/fees) passed 11–0; HB 11‑61 (local board oversight and county HR practices) passed as amended 11–0; HB 10‑01 (housing) was introduced and testimony deferred.
The committee moved multiple bills after HB 13‑15.
House Bill 11‑44 (tourism improvement districts): Representative Karakoff summarized a measure that enables local businesses to petition for tourism improvement districts to collect assessments for tourism marketing and infrastructure; supporters including the Indiana Tourism Association and the American Institute of Architects said the tool helps communities fund place‑making and marketing. The committee passed the bill as amended on roll call, 11–0.
House Bill 13‑11…
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