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House committee approves township modernization bill after hours of testimony; amendment clears some concerns
Summary
After hours of testimony from trustees, municipal leaders and associations, the House Local Government Committee voted 9–3 to pass House Bill 13‑15 as amended, advancing a locally driven framework to reorganize certain townships beginning 2028 while preserving statutory services.
The House Local Government Committee on Tuesday advanced House Bill 13‑15, a proposal to streamline township government in Indiana, after extended testimony from township trustees, municipal officials, parks groups and policy organizations.
Representative Schonk Wyler, the bill author, told the committee the legislation aims to reduce duplicative township structures and align service delivery with units that have scale and professional capacity. "The goal is straightforward. Protect essential services, reduce unnecessary government overhead, improve accountability, deliver better value for taxpayers," she said during the bill presentation.
Supporters included the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the Indiana County Commissioners Association, AIM (Association of Indiana Municipalities), the Indiana Park & Recreation Association and conservation and public‑safety groups that said consolidation could reduce administrative overhead and improve service consistency. Natalie Goodwin of…
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