AN ACT concerning natural and cultural resources.
SECTION 1. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002] (a) As used in this
SECTION, "bicentennial" refers to the bicentennial of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln.
(b) As used in this SECTION, "commission" refers to the
Indiana Abraham Lincoln bicentennial commission established by
subsection (c).
(c) There is established the Indiana Abraham Lincoln
bicentennial commission.
(d) The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Three (3) members of the house of representatives, to be
appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. Not
more than two (2) members appointed under this subdivision
may be members of the same political party.
(2) Three (3) members of the senate, to be appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate. Not more than two (2)
members appointed under this subdivision may be members
of the same political party.
(3) The governor or the governor's designee.
(4) The director of the department of natural resources or the
director's designee.
(5) One (1) employee of the department of commerce with
expertise in the tourism or film industry, to be designated by
the lieutenant governor.
(6) One (1) member of the Indiana historical society, to be
appointed by the governor.
(7) One (1) member from a postsecondary educational
institution who has demonstrated a substantial knowledge and
appreciation of Abraham Lincoln, to be appointed by the
governor.
(8) One (1) member from an elementary or a secondary school
who has demonstrated substantial knowledge and
appreciation of Abraham Lincoln, to be appointed by the
governor.
(9) The Chief Executive Officer of the Lincoln Museum in
Fort Wayne, Indiana.
(10) One (1) person who is an Indiana representative to the
federal Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
(established by Public Law 106-173, H.R. 1451), to be
appointed by the governor.
(11) Three (3) Indiana citizens, to be appointed by the
governor. Not more than two (2) commission members
appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same
political party.
(e) The governor or the governor's designee shall act as the
chair of the commission.
(f) The commission shall do the following:
(1) Honor Abraham Lincoln and educate Indiana residents
and the nation about Indiana's important role in the life of
Abraham Lincoln.
(2) Assist local governments and organizations with planning,
preparation, and grant applications for bicentennial events
and projects.
(3) Coordinate state, local, and nonprofit organizations'
bicentennial activities occurring in Indiana.
(4) Cooperate and coordinate with the federal Abraham
Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (established by Public Law
106-173, H.R. 1451).
(5) Act as a point of contact for federal or other state
bicentennial organizations wishing to distribute information
to state and local groups about grant opportunities, meetings,
and national events.
(6) Plan and implement appropriate events to commemorate
the bicentennial.
(7) Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for
bicentennial activities.
(8) Perform other duties necessary to highlight Indiana's
association with Abraham Lincoln.
(9) Annually report the commission's progress, activities, and
recommendations to the governor and the legislative council.
(g) The department of natural resources shall staff the
commission.
(h) The expenses of the commission shall be paid from money
appropriated to the department of natural resources.
(i) Each member of the commission 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.
(j) Each member of the commission who is a state employee but
who is not a member of the general assembly 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.
(k) Each member of the commission 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.
(l) Each member of the commission who is appointed by the
governor serves at the governor's pleasure.
(m) Nine (9) affirmative votes by members of the commission
are required for the commission to take action on any measure,
including final reports.
(n) The commission may establish a citizen advisory board to
assist the commission in implementing this SECTION. If the
commission establishes a citizen advisory board under this
subsection, the following apply:
(1) The board consists of the following members:
(A) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
speaker of the house of representatives.
(B) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate.
(C) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
governor.
(2) The board has the duties determined by the commission.
(3) The board shall operate under procedures established by
the commission.
(4) Members of the board are not entitled to per diem,
mileage, or travel allowances.
(o) This SECTION expires January 1, 2010.