Citations Affected: IC 1-1; IC 3-9-2-13; IC 4-15-2-3.8; IC 4-23;
IC 5-15-5.1; IC 6-3.1-16-2; IC 10-18-1; IC 14-8-2; IC 14-9-4-1;
IC 14-10; IC 14-12-2-14; IC 14-20; IC 14-21-1; IC 14-34-4-10;
IC 20-11-3-5.5; IC 20-14-12-1.1; IC 23-14-67-3.5.
Synopsis: Indiana library and historical department. Establishes the
office of the commissioner, the administrative division, the state
library, the Indiana war memorials commission, the division of state
museums and historic sites (currently under the department of natural
resources), and the division of historic preservation and archeology
(currently under the department of natural resources) within the Indiana
library and historical department (department). Provides that the
commissioner of the department is appointed by the governor. Provides
that the library board has control of the state library. Increases the
number on members on the state library board. Transfers duties of the
historical bureau to the state library, the state museum, and the division
of state museums and historic sites. Transfers the duties of the
commission on public records to the state library. Makes conforming
amendments.
Effective: April 1, 2004; July 1, 2004; January 1, 2005; July 1, 2005.
January 13, 2004, read first time and referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
natural and cultural resources and to make an appropriation.
SECTION 1. IC 1-1-13-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 1. The governor shall issue an
annual proclamation setting apart the twenty-fifth day of February for
the recognition of George Rogers Clark and designating that day as
"George Rogers Clark Day". On this commemorative day, the Indiana
Historical Bureau, state museum, the schools of Indiana and the
citizens of Indiana are exhorted to celebrate the memory of George
Rogers Clark by holding suitable exercises in fitting and patriotic
observance of his great contributions to the cause of American
Independence which include conquering and securing the Northwest
Territory and establishing and promoting the first permanent American
settlement in the Northwest Territory.
SECTION 2. IC 1-1-14-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 1. The governor shall issue a
proclamation each year designating July 13 as "Northwest Ordinance
Day" and exhorting the Indiana Historical Bureau, state museum, the
educational, historic, and patriotic organizations of Indiana, and the
citizens of Indiana to celebrate the anniversary of the adoption of the
Northwest Ordinance by holding suitable exercises in fitting and
patriotic observance of this great document and its contributions to
freedom and democracy.
SECTION 3. IC 3-9-2-13, AS AMENDED BY P.L.176-1999,
SECTION 41, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 13. An individual may not solicit or receive a
contribution in violation of the following statutes:
(1) IC 4-23-7-3.5 (Indiana Library and Historical Department).
(2) IC 4-23-7.1-38 (Indiana State Library).
(3) IC 4-23-7.2-17 (Indiana Historical Bureau).
(4) (3) IC 8-23-2-3 (Indiana Department of Transportation).
(5) (4) IC 14-9-7-1 and IC 14-10-3-10 (Department of Natural
Resources).
SECTION 4. IC 4-15-2-3.8, AS AMENDED BY P.L.2-2003,
SECTION 15, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 3.8. "State service" means public service by:
(1) employees and officers, including the incumbent directors, of
the county offices of family and children; and
(2) employees and officers, except members of boards and
commissions or individuals hired for or appointed to, after June
30, 1982, positions as appointing authorities, deputies, assistants
reporting to appointing authorities, or supervisors of major units
within state agencies, irrespective of the title carried by those
positions, of the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative
services, Fort Wayne State Developmental Center, Muscatatuck
State Developmental Center, division of mental health and
addiction, Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital, Evansville State
Psychiatric Treatment Center for Children, Central State Hospital,
Evansville State Hospital, Logansport State Hospital, Madison
State Hospital, Richmond State Hospital, state department of
health, Indiana School for the Blind, Indiana School for the Deaf,
Indiana Veterans' Home, Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's
Home, Silvercrest Children's Development Center, department of
correction, Westville Correctional Facility, Plainfield Juvenile
Correctional Facility, Putnamville Correctional Facility,
Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility, Indiana State Prison,
Indiana Women's Prison, Pendleton Correctional Facility,
Reception and Diagnostic Center, Rockville Correctional Facility,
Youth Rehabilitation Facility, Plainfield Correctional Facility,
department of fire and building services, state emergency
management agency (excluding a county emergency management
organization and any other local emergency management
organization created under IC 10-14-3), civil rights commission,
criminal justice planning agency, department of workforce
development, Indiana historical bureau, Indiana state library,
division of family and children, Indiana state board of animal
health, Federal Surplus Property Warehouse, Indiana education
employment relations board, department of labor, Indiana
protection and advocacy services commission, commission on
public records, Indiana horse racing commission, and state
personnel department.
SECTION 5. IC 4-23-7-0.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2005]: Sec. 0.5. (a) The definitions of this section apply
throughout the chapter.
(b) "Board" refers to the Indiana library board established by
section 2 of this chapter.
(c) "Commissioner" refers to the commissioner of the
department.
(d) "Department" refers to the Indiana library and historical
department established by section 1 of this chapter.
(e) "State library" refers to the Indiana state library established
by section 3 of this chapter.
SECTION 6. IC 4-23-7-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 1. (a) There is hereby created and
established a department of the state government which shall be known
as the Indiana library and historical department.
(b) The office of the commissioner of the department is established.
(c) The governor shall appoint the commissioner, who serves at
the pleasure of the governor. The commissioner is the executive
and chief administrative officer of the department.
(d) The commissioner must have both of the following:
(1) A graduate degree in library science or management,
archives management, museum studies, history, historic
preservation, archeology, or a closely related field.
(2) At least ten (10) years of professional experience in one (1)
or more of the following disciplines:
(A) Library management.
(B) Information and forms management or archives
management.
(C) Managing a museum or historic site.
(D) Historic preservation or archeology.
(e) The commissioner is entitled to compensation in an amount
to be fixed by the Indiana department of administration with the
approval of the governor.
(f) The commissioner may do the following:
(1) Appoint and remove the director of each division of the
department.
(2) Delegate authority to appropriate department staff.
(3) Appoint advisory councils to consult and advise on the
work of the department and its divisions.
(g) The commissioner shall supervise the work of the
department and of each of the divisions of the department.
(h) Employees of each division, except the director, shall be
selected by the director of the division with the approval of the
commissioner and may be removed by the director for cause at any
time with the approval of the commissioner.
(i) The budget agency shall fix the compensation of the director
of each division. The director shall fix the compensation of the
employees of the division with the approval of the commissioner
and the budget agency.
(j) All department employees are covered under IC 4-15-2.
SECTION 7. IC 4-23-7-2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 2. The management and control of
the Indiana state library and historical department is hereby vested in
a board which shall be known as the Indiana library and historical
board, and which shall consist consists of five (5) eight (8) members.
who shall be appointed by the governor, as hereinafter provided. In the
first instance, one (1) of such members shall be appointed for a term of
one (1) year, one (1) member for a term of two (2) years, one (1)
member for a term of three (3) years, and two (2) members for a term
of four (4) years. Thereafter all The commissioner of the department
shall serve as an ex officio member of the board. The other seven
(7) members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. No person
shall be appointed as a member of the Indiana library and historical
board unless he the individual is a citizen of high standing and probity
and has a known and active interest in library or historical archival
work. One (1) member of the library and historical board shall be
appointed on recommendation of the state board of education, one (1)
member shall be appointed on recommendation of the Indiana library,
trustee association, one (1) member shall be appointed on
recommendation of the Indiana library association, one (1) member
shall be appointed on recommendation of the Indiana historical society,
and one (1) member the other members shall be selected and
appointed by the governor. Except for the commissioner, the
members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be
entitled to receive their actual expenses necessarily incurred in
attending the meetings and transacting the business of the board, and
in participating in such other activities as may be in the interest of the
department. state library. Any vacancy which may occur in the
membership of the board for any cause shall be filled by appointment
by the governor for the unexpired term, either on recommendation of
the board, association or society hereinbefore authorized to make
recommendations, or by selection by the governor, as hereinbefore
provided. The board may prepare plans subject to the approval of the
governor commissioner and advise with the proper officials in the
construction of alterations and additions to the building and provide
necessary equipment and furnishings within the appropriations of funds
for these purposes. The board may receive and administer any state or
federal aid which may become available for the improvement and
development of library and historical services in Indiana.
SECTION 8. IC 4-23-7-2.1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 2.1. (a) The Indiana
library and historical board shall elect one (1) of its members as
president, another as secretary, and such other officers as it determines,
each of whom shall hold office for a term of one (1) year.
(b) The board may designate the director of the state library or the
director of the historical bureau as the executive secretary of the board
with duties as prescribed by the board.
SECTION 9. IC 4-23-7-3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 3. The Indiana library and historical
department consists of two (2) the office of the commissioner and the
following divisions:
(1) The administration division.
(2) The Indiana state library. and
(3) The Indiana war memorials commission.
(4) The division of state museums and historic sites.
(5) The Indiana historical bureau. division of historic
preservation and archeology.
SECTION 10. IC 4-23-7-3.2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 3.2. In perfecting the
internal organization of the department, the board commissioner may
so apportion the duties of the department and of the several divisions
thereof that like services in the various divisions may be performed by
the same employee or employees for the entire department.
SECTION 11. IC 4-23-7-3.5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 3.5. No member of the
library and historical board nor any director or other employee of the
department shall directly or indirectly solicit subscription or
contribution for any political party or political purpose, or be forced in
any way to make such contribution, or be required to participate in any
form of political activity.
SECTION 12. IC 4-23-7-5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 5. Subject to the
provisions of this chapter, the library and historical board shall
formulate adopt rules and regulations for the care, management, and
expansion of the state library and historical department so that the
department and its several divisions state library may at all times be
operated according to the most approved standards of library and
historical service.
SECTION 13. IC 4-23-7-5.2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 5.2. The Indiana library
and historical board may accept gifts, bequests, and devises of personal
and real property for the maintenance, use, or benefit of the Indiana
state library and historical department under such terms and conditions
and with such obligations, liabilities, and burdens as in the judgment
of the board and the governor commissioner is in the best interest of
the Indiana state library. and historical department; However, no
obligation, liability, or burden shall be assumed that is in excess of
appropriations made by law for the payment of such obligations,
liabilities, and burdens.
SECTION 14. IC 4-23-7-5.3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 5.3. (a) The Indiana
library and historical board may, on the recommendation of the director
of the state library, sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of library
materials. under:
(1) IC 4-13-2-12; or
(2) IC 4-13-2-12.5.
(b) The Indiana library and historical board may, on the
recommendation of the director of the state library and in accordance
with policies and procedures adopted by the board, sell, donate, or
exchange library materials to or with other public or nonprofit libraries
or historical societies.
(c) The Indiana library and historical board may, on the
recommendation of the director of the state library, adopt policies and
procedures for evaluating a proposal to:
(1) accept gifts of;
(2) sell;
(3) exchange; or
after the applicant has successfully passed an examination given by the
board or some person designated by the board.
(e) No employee of the state library may directly or indirectly solicit
subscription or contribution for any political party or political purpose,
or be forced in any way to make such contribution, or be required to
participate in any form of political activity.
(f) The state budget agency shall fix the compensation of the
director of the state library. The director shall fix the compensation
of the employees of the state library with the approval of the board
commissioner and the state budget agency.
SECTION 21. IC 4-23-7.2-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 1. As used in The
definitions under IC 4-23-7.1-1 apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Agency" means any state administration, agency, authority,
board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, division,
institution, office, service, or other similar body of state government.
(2) "Board" means the Indiana library and historical board
established by IC 4-23-7-2.
(3) "Department" means the Indiana library and historical
department established by IC 4-23-7-1.
(4) "Director" means director of the Indiana historical bureau.
(5) "Historical bureau" means the Indiana historical bureau
established by IC 4-23-7-3.
(6) "Library" means the Indiana state library established by
IC 4-23-7-3.
SECTION 22. IC 4-23-7.2-2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 2. (a) It is The duty of
the historical bureau to state library may edit and publish
documentary and other material relating to the history of the state of
Indiana and to promote the study of Indiana history.
(b) As appropriate, the historical bureau state library shall work
with the Indiana historical society, the county historical societies, and
any other person, agency, or organization concerned with Indiana
history.
SECTION 23. IC 4-23-7.2-3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 3. The historical
bureau state library may compile and publish digests, reports and
bulletins of purely informational or statistical character on any question
which the board may deem to be of interest or value to the people of the
state. Any expenses which may be incurred in the publication of any
such digest, report or bulletin shall be defrayed out of the funds which
may be appropriated for the use of the department. or the historical
bureau.
SECTION 24. IC 4-23-7.2-4 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 4. The historical
bureau state library may cooperate with any of the educational
institutions of the state or other institutions, organizations or
individuals for the purpose of meeting its responsibilities in any
manner and to any extent which may be approved by the board.
SECTION 25. IC 4-23-7.2-5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 5. All expenses
incurred in the preparation, compilation, printing, binding and
publication of the volumes of source and other historical material
issued by the historical bureau state library shall be defrayed out of
funds at the disposal of the bureau state library which may be
appropriated by law for that purpose, and shall be printed by the
commission on public records, department, and under the terms of any
contract which the state may have executed and entered into for public
printing, and under the direction and supervision of the historical
bureau. state library.
SECTION 26. IC 4-23-7.2-6 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 6. One (1) copy of
each publication issued by the historical bureau state library shall be
furnished to each public library in the state, and the board may furnish
copies free of charge to such other persons, institutions or departments
as in its judgment may be entitled thereto. The copies so remaining
shall be sold by the bureau state library at a price which shall be fixed
by the board.
SECTION 27. IC 4-23-7.2-7 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 7. (a) The historical
bureau state library publications and educational fund is established
as a dedicated fund to be administered by the historical bureau. state
library. The monies in the fund may be expended by the director of the
historical bureau state library exclusively for the publication of
historical documents and other material to promote the study of Indiana
history, and to inform the people of Indiana concerning the history of
their state.
(b) The proceeds from the sale of items as directed by law or by the
director of the historical bureau, state library, from gifts of money or
the proceeds from the sale of gifts donated to the fund, and from
investment earnings from any portion of the fund, shall be deposited in
the historical bureau state library publications and educational fund.
(c) All monies accruing to the historical bureau state library
publications and educational fund are hereby appropriated
continuously for the purposes specified in this section.
(d) No portion of the fund shall revert to the general fund of the
state at the end of a fiscal year; however, if the fund is abolished, its
contents shall revert to the general fund of the state.
SECTION 28. IC 4-23-7.2-8 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 8. (a) The governors'
portraits collection is placed in the custody of the Indiana historical
bureau. state museum. The collection shall be permanently displayed
in public areas of the state house under the supervision of the historical
bureau, which is charged with its care and maintenance. or state
museum.
(b) The director commissioner shall inspect each painting in the
collection annually in the company of one (1) or more experts in the
field of art conservation selected by the director of the division.
(c) After the inauguration of each governor, the director,
commissioner, with the concurrence of the governor, shall select and
commission an artist to paint the governor's portrait. The portrait must
be hung in the permanent collection immediately following the
completion and acceptance of the portrait by the director
commissioner and the governor.
(d) The historical bureau state museum shall include in its budget
requests the amount it deems necessary to provide for the proper care,
maintenance, and display of the governors' portraits collection, and the
amount necessary to commission the painting of an oil portrait of each
governor for the collection. The historical bureau state museum may
use appropriated funds or any other funds provided for these purposes.
(e) The director, commissioner, in discharging the duties under this
section, shall use the appropriate cultural and technical resources of the
state. including the department of natural resources and the Indiana
department of administration.
SECTION 29. IC 4-23-7.2-9 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 9. (a) The governors'
portraits fund is established as a dedicated fund to be administered by
the historical bureau. division. The monies in the fund may be
expended by the director of the historical bureau division exclusively
for the preservation and exhibition of the state-owned portraits of
former governors of Indiana.
(b) The proceeds from the sale of items as directed by law or by the
director of the historical bureau, division, from gifts of money or the
proceeds from the sale of gifts donated to the fund, and from
investment earnings from any portion of the fund, shall be deposited in
the governors' portraits fund.
maintenance.
(d) No historical marker may be erected on a highway of the state
highway system without the approval of the historical bureau division
as to its historical accuracy. This provision is in addition to any other
requirement of law.
SECTION 32. IC 4-23-7.2-12 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 12. The historical
bureau state museum shall celebrate the memory of George Rogers
Clark in a manner fitting each occasion of George Rogers Clark Day,
every twenty-fifth day of February, established by IC 1-1-13-1.
SECTION 33. IC 4-23-7.2-13 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 13. Each state, county,
township, city, town, judicial, or other public officer having in his
charge or custody or is capable of supplying, or required to collect and
compile the information which may be required by the historical
bureau department shall supply such information promptly at the
request of the historical bureau, department, whether the request is
oral, or by letter or circular, or by the filling out of blank forms
provided for that purpose by the historical bureau. department.
SECTION 34. IC 4-23-7.2-18 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 18. The board
director of the state library may appoint an advisory committee of not
to exceed nine (9) members, who shall consult and advise with the
director of the historical bureau state library concerning the
publication of historical material, the promotion of the interest of the
historical societies of Indiana, and in the conduct of the historical work
of the state generally. The committee so appointed shall serve without
compensation.
SECTION 35. IC 4-23-7.2-19 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: Sec. 19. The proceeds from
the sale of all publications of the select committee on the centennial
history of the Indiana general assembly, alone or in cooperation with
the Indiana historical bureau, state library, shall be deposited in the
historical bureau state library publications and educational fund.
SECTION 36. IC 4-23-8-0.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2005]: Sec. 0.5. The definitions under IC 4-23-7.1-1 apply
throughout this chapter.
SECTION 37. IC 4-23-8-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 1. Express power and
authority is hereby given to the Indiana library and historical board to
accept gifts, bequests and devises of personal and real property for the
maintenance, use, or benefit of the Indiana library and historical
department.
SECTION 38. IC 4-23-8-2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 2. Said Indiana library
and historical The board may accept such gifts, bequests, and devises
as provided in section 1 hereof, of this chapter, with such terms and
conditions and with such obligations, liabilities, and burdens as are
imposed thereon when in the judgment of said the board and with the
approval of the governor commissioner it shall be determined that it
is for the best interest of said the department to do so. Provided,
However, That no obligation, liability, or burden shall be assumed on
account thereof in excess of appropriations made by law and applicable
to the payment of such obligations, liabilities, and burdens.
SECTION 39. IC 4-23-8-3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 3. Any law to the
contrary notwithstanding, any gift, bequest or devise received by said
Indiana library and historical the board, shall not be required to be
covered into the general fund, but shall be administered by said the
board according to the terms of said the gift, bequest, or devise.
SECTION 40. IC 5-15-5.1-1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.1-1999,
SECTION 7, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:
"Commission" means the commission on public records created by
this chapter.
"Board" means the Indiana library board established by
IC 4-23-7-2.
"Director" means the director of the Indiana state library
appointed under IC 4-23-7.1-37.
"State library" means the Indiana state library established by
IC 4-23-7-3.
"Record" means all documentation of the informational,
communicative, or decisionmaking processes of state government, its
agencies and subdivisions made or received by any agency of state
government or its employees in connection with the transaction of
public business or government functions, which documentation is
created, received, retained, maintained, or filed by that agency or its
successors as evidence of its activities or because of the informational
value of the data in the documentation, and which is generated on:
(1) paper or paper substitutes;
(2) photographic or chemically based media;
(3) magnetic or machine readable media; or
(4) any other materials, regardless of form or characteristics.
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 3. There is created The
commission on public records to state library shall administer this
chapter for the administrative and executive branches of state
government. The commission shall adopt a seal which shall be the seal
of the state of Indiana. The commission state library shall offer its
services to the legislative and judicial branches of state government.
SECTION 43. IC 5-15-5.1-5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 5. (a) Subject to
approval by the oversight committee on public records created by
section 18 of this chapter, board, the commission state library shall
do the following:
(1) Establish a forms management program for state government
and approve the design, typography, format, logo, data sequence,
form analysis, form number, and agency file specifications of
each form.
(2) Establish a central state form numbering system and a central
cross index filing system of all state forms, and standardize,
consolidate, and eliminate, wherever possible, forms used by state
government.
(3) Approve, provide, and in the manner prescribed by IC 5-22,
purchase photo-ready copy for all forms.
(4) Establish a statewide records management program,
prescribing the standards and procedures for record making and
record keeping; however, the investigative and criminal history
records of the state police department are exempted from this
requirement.
(5) Coordinate utilization of all micrographics equipment in state
government.
(6) Assist the Indiana department of administration in
coordinating utilization of all duplicating and printing equipment
in the executive and administrative branches.
(7) Advise the Indiana department of administration with respect
to the purchase of all records storage equipment.
(8) Establish and operate Assist the Indiana department of
administration in establishing and operating a distribution
center for the receipt, storage, and distribution of all material
printed for an agency.
(9) Establish and operate a statewide archival program to be
called the Indiana state archives for the permanent government
records of the state, provide consultant services for archival
programs, conduct surveys, and provide training for records
coordinators.
of public records in the Indiana state archives.
SECTION 45. IC 5-15-5.1-6 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 6. The commission
state library shall design, redesign, number, standardize, consolidate,
or eliminate when obsolete, all forms used by state government, apply
the definition of record to any governmental materials so questioned,
and determine the nature of nonrecord materials housed or maintained
by an agency. In performing these functions, the commission state
library shall consult with each affected agency and shall consider each
agency's statutory responsibilities, its relationships with federal or other
governmental agencies, and the requirements of state law.
SECTION 46. IC 5-15-5.1-7 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 7. The commission
state library shall make the archives of the state available for public
use under supervised control at reasonable hours. However, the
commission state library shall weigh the need for preservation from
deterioration or mutilation of original records in establishing access use
to such items. The commission state library shall furnish copies of
archival materials upon request, unless confidential by law or restricted
by promulgated rule, and payment of such fees as may be required.
SECTION 47. IC 5-15-5.1-8 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 8. The commission
state library shall operate a central micrographics laboratory. The
oversight committee board in coordination with the supreme court
shall promulgate regulations rules concerning quality standards for
microfilming documents that shall allow documents meeting those
standards to be admissible in court. Such microfilming standards shall
be followed by all agencies of the administrative and executive
branches of state government.
SECTION 48. IC 5-15-5.1-9 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 9. Copies of records
transferred from the office of their origin to the custody of the
commission, state library, when certified by the director or his the
director's designee, under seal of the commission, state library, shall
have the same force and effect as if certified by the original custodian.
SECTION 49. IC 5-15-5.1-10 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 10. Each agency shall:
(1) Make and preserve records containing adequate and proper
documentation of the organization, functions, policies, decisions,
procedures, and essential transactions of the agency to protect the
legal and financial rights of the government and of persons
directly affected by the agency's activities.
the official's office.
(b) Subject to subsection (c), the commission state library may
make a copy, by photography or in any other way, of any official book,
record, document, original paper, newspaper, or printed book or
material in any county, city, or other public office for preservation in
the state archives. County, city, and other officials shall permit such
copies to be made of the books, records, documents, and papers in their
respective offices.
(c) The commission state library shall copy the official copy of the
rules (including incorporated matters filed under IC 4-22-2-21)
retained by the secretary of state under IC 4-5-1-2. Any duplicate
original copy possessed by another agency is not a critical record and
may not be copied. If the secretary of state prepares micrographic
copies of these documents under IC 4-5-1-2 and the copies are in a
form that meets the specifications of the commission, state library, the
commission state library shall arrange with the secretary of state to
obtain the number of copies needed by the commission, state library,
rather than copying the documents as part of a separate program.
SECTION 57. IC 5-15-5.1-19 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 19. (a) It is The duty of
the oversight committee to: board shall:
(1) function as the policy making body for the commission; state
library; and
(2) determine what records have no apparent official value but
should be preserved for research or other purposes.
(b) The oversight committee board shall maintain a master list of
all record series that are classified as confidential by statute or rule.
(c) The oversight committee board has final approval of all record
retention schedules.
(d) The oversight committee board has final approval of a fee
schedule established by the commission under section 5(a)(16) of this
chapter.
SECTION 58. IC 5-15-5.1-20 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 20. (a) The oversight
committee board shall:
(1) establish standards for safeguarding personal information
systems that shall be followed by agencies maintaining such
systems;
(2) approve the content of all forms that involve confidential
records; and
(3) require use of archival quality paper for records that the
commission board determines should be preserved indefinitely.
with the approval of the commission shall employ an individual who
is responsible for the care and preservation of all personal property
owned by the commission that has historic significance.
(b) The individual employed by the commission under subsection
(a) must meet the qualifications set by the division of state museums
and historic sites of the department. of natural resources.
SECTION 65. IC 10-18-1-21, AS ADDED BY P.L.2-2003,
SECTION 9, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 21. (a) The commission
(1) has general control of the State Soldiers' and Sailors'
Monument Circle. and
(2) The commissioner of the department, with the approval of
the commission, may employ a superintendent.
(b) The superintendent may, with the advice and consent approval
of the commission, commissioner of the department, appoint
engineers, elevator operators, electricians, and watchmen as are
actually required, all of whom are subject to removal at any time by the
commission for any reason satisfactory to the commission.
superintendent.
(c) The superintendent:
(1) has direct charge and supervision of the monument and
Monument Circle, subject to the orders of the commission; and
(2) may require watchmen to act as elevator operators and
elevator operators to act as watchmen.
(d) The superintendent and the engineers, watchmen, and elevator
operators have police powers with all powers of a constable.
SECTION 66. IC 10-18-1-26, AS ADDED BY P.L.2-2003,
SECTION 9, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 26. (a) The commission may do the following:
(1) Make or sell the following:
(A) Pictures, models, books, and other representations of the
monuments and grounds.
(B) Souvenirs.
(2) Establish and maintain souvenir shops on property that the
commission manages.
(3) Hire and pay salaries for full-time or part-time employees for
the souvenir shops.
(4) Contract with a nonprofit organization or corporation for the
continuous management of the souvenir shops.
(5) Report annually to the governor commissioner of the
department on the activities, revenues, expenditures, and profits
of the souvenir shops.
natural resources.
(b) "Department", for purposes of IC 14-20 and IC 14-21, refers
to the Indiana library and historical department established by
IC 4-23-7-1.
SECTION 70. IC 14-9-4-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 1. The following
divisions are established within the department:
(1) Accounting.
(2) Administrative support services.
(3) Budget.
(4) Engineering.
(5) Entomology and plant pathology.
(6) Fish and wildlife.
(7) Forestry.
(8) Historic preservation and archeology.
(9) (8) Human resources.
(10) (9) Internal audit.
(11) (10) Land acquisition.
(12) (11) Law enforcement.
(13) (12) Management information systems.
(14) (13) Nature preserves.
(15) (14) Oil and gas.
(16) (15) Outdoor recreation.
(17) (16) Public information and education.
(18) (17) Reclamation.
(19) (18) Reservoir management.
(20) (19) Safety and training.
(21) (20) Soil conservation.
(22) State museums and historic sites.
(23) (21) State parks.
(24) (22) Water.
SECTION 71. IC 14-10-2-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 1. The commission
Indiana library and historical department may do the following:
(1) Take the action that is necessary to enable the state to
participate in the programs set forth in 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.
(2) Promulgate and maintain a state register of districts, sites,
buildings, structures, and objects significant in American or
Indiana history, architecture, archeology, and culture and expend
money for the purpose of preparing comprehensive statewide
historic surveys and plans, in accordance with criteria established
by the commission, department, that comply with the standards
and regulations promulgated by the United States Secretary of the
Interior for the preservation, acquisition, and development of the
properties.
(3) Establish in accordance with criteria established by the United
States Secretary of the Interior a program of matching
grants-in-aid to public agencies for projects having as their
purpose the preservation for public benefit of properties that are
significant in American or Indiana history, architecture,
archeology, and culture.
(4) Accept grants from public and private sources, including those
provided under 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.
SECTION 72. IC 14-10-2-5, AS AMENDED BY P.L.186-2003,
SECTION 34, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 5. (a) The department may adopt emergency rules
under IC 4-22-2-37.1 to carry out the duties of the department under
the following:
(1) IC 14-9.
(2) This article.
(3) IC 14-11.
(4) IC 14-12-2.
(5) IC 14-14.
(6) IC 14-17-3.
(7) IC 14-18, except IC 14-18-6 and IC 14-18-8.
(8) IC 14-19-1 and IC 14-19-8.
(9) IC 14-20-1.
(10) IC 14-21.
(11) (9) IC 14-22-3, IC 14-22-4, and IC 14-22-5.
(12) (10) IC 14-23-1.
(13) (11) IC 14-25, except IC 14-25-8-3, IC 14-25-11, and
IC 14-25-13.
(14) (12) IC 14-26.
(15) (13) IC 14-27.
(16) (14) IC 14-28.
(17) (15) IC 14-29.
(18) (16) IC 14-35-1, IC 14-35-2, and IC 14-35-3.
(b) A rule adopted under subsection (a) expires not later than one
(1) year after the rule is accepted for filing by the secretary of state.
SECTION 73. IC 14-10-3-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 1. This chapter applies
to the property managers of the following:
(1) Each of the following divisions of the department:
(1) (A) State parks.
governmental agencies, private individuals, and organizations.
(3) Advise and coordinate the activities of local historical
associations, historic district preservation commissions, historic
commissions, and other interested groups or persons.
(4) Provide technical and financial assistance to local historical
associations, historic district preservation commissions, historic
commissions, and other interested groups or persons.
(5) Develop a program of interpretation and publication of the
state's historical, architectural, and archeological resources.
(6) Collect and preserve objects of scientific and cultural value
representing past and present flora and fauna, the life and work of
man, geological history, natural resources, the manufacturing arts,
and fine arts.
SECTION 76. IC 14-20-1-14 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 14. (a) This section
applies to the negotiation and execution of a lease of historical property
on which the department desires certain facilities to be provided.
However, this section does not apply to a lease of historic property to:
(1) a political subdivision; or
(2) a state agency.
(b) The department shall prepare and publicize through appropriate
media a statement of intent that does the following:
(1) Describes the facilities that the department desires to be
provided on the historic property.
(2) Sets forth a procedure for the submission of proposals by
persons proposing to lease the historic property and provide the
facilities.
(c) A statement of intent prepared under subsection (b) must appear
in at least three (3) legal advertisements at ten (10) day intervals in at
least five (5) daily newspapers of wide and general circulation in
Indiana.
(d) During the sixty (60) days following the publication of the final
legal advertisement under subsection (c), proposals may be submitted
to the department in response to the statement of intent. The
department shall do the following:
(1) Select from the proposals submitted the one (1) proposal that
the department considers most appropriate for the fulfillment of
the statement of intent.
(2) Submit the proposal to the trustees and the commission for
approval.
(e) If the proposal is approved in writing by the trustees, and the
commission, the department may negotiate a lease agreement with the
party that submitted the proposal. After a lease agreement is entered
into and set forth in writing, the department shall submit the lease
agreement to the attorney general for review. A lease agreement that is:
(1) negotiated;
(2) executed by the authorized agents of the state and the lessee;
and
(3) approved by the attorney general;
under this section is a binding contract between the state and the lessee.
SECTION 77. IC 14-20-1-15 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 15. The director
commissioner may, with the approval of the commission, trustees
adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter.
SECTION 78. IC 14-20-1-16 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 16. (a) The board of
trustees for the division of state museums and historic sites is
established.
(b) The trustees consist of thirteen (13) members as follows:
(1) The director commissioner, of the department, who shall
serve as chairman.
(2) Twelve (12) members appointed by the governor as follows:
(A) One (1) member of the Indiana State Museum Society
nominated by the Society.
(B) One (1) member of the Indiana State Museum Volunteers
nominated by the volunteers.
(C) Two (2) members must be recognized supporters of
historic sites.
(D) Not more than seven (7) members may be members of the
same political party.
(E) Not more than two (2) members may be from the same
county.
(F) Each congressional district in Indiana must be represented
by at least one (1) member.
(c) The terms of the appointed members shall be staggered.
SECTION 79. IC 14-20-1-22 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 22. The trustees shall
do the following:
(1) Nominate, when the position of division director is vacant, a
person to be appointed by the director commissioner to that
position. If the director commissioner rejects a nominee's
appointment, the trustees shall nominate another person.
(2) Recommend, when appropriate, the dismissal of a division
director.
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 3. The real property
shall be administered, maintained, managed, and controlled by the
department in the same manner as the state parks are managed and
controlled by the department of natural resources and shall be
known as The James F.D. Lanier Home.
SECTION 83. IC 14-20-12-3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 3. Thousands of
Hoosiers all over the nation have contributed toward the moving and
restoration of this historic house and because the house has already
proven to be an outstanding tourist attraction and in keeping with our
great American heritage, it is the intent of this chapter that the
department of commerce, the Indiana library and historical
department, the department of natural resources, and other
appropriate state boards and agencies give widespread publicity to this
memorial by brochure, pamphlet, or other means.
SECTION 84. IC 14-21-1-12 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 12. The division shall
do the following:
(1) Develop a program of historical, architectural, and
archeological research and development, including continuing
surveys, excavations, scientific recording, interpretation, and
publication of the state's historical, architectural, and
archeological resources.
(2) Prepare a preservation plan for the state that establishes
planning guidelines to encourage the continuous maintenance and
integrity of historic sites and historic structures. However, the
plan is not effective until the plan has been:
(A) presented to the council for review and comment; and
(B) approved by the review board after public hearing.
(3) Undertake the action necessary to qualify the state for
participation in sources of federal aid to further the purposes
stated in subdivisions (1) and (2).
(4) Provide information on historic sites and structures within
Indiana to federal, state, and local governmental agencies, private
individuals, and organizations.
(5) Advise and coordinate the activities of local historical
associations, historic district preservation commissions, historic
commissions, and other interested groups or persons.
(6) Provide technical and financial assistance to local historical
associations, historic district preservation commissions, historic
commissions, and other interested groups or persons.
(7) Review environmental impact statements as required by
federal and state law for actions significantly affecting historic
properties.
SECTION 85. IC 14-21-1-13 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 13. The division may
do the following:
(1) Recommend the purchase, lease, or gift of historic property of
archeological importance and make recommendations to the
director, council and commission the commissioner regarding
policies affecting the operation and administration of these sites
and structures by the section of historic sites of the division of
state museums and historic sites.
(2) Prepare and review planning and research studies relating to
archeology.
(3) Conduct a program of education in archeology, either within
the division or in conjunction with an institution of higher
education.
(4) Inspect and supervise an archeological field investigation
authorized by this chapter.
SECTION 86. IC 14-21-1-13.5, AS AMENDED BY P.L.177-2001,
SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 13.5. (a) The division may conduct a program to
survey and register in a registry of Indiana cemeteries and burial
grounds that the division establishes and maintains all cemeteries and
burial grounds in each county in Indiana. The division may conduct the
program alone or by entering into an agreement with one (1) or more
of the following entities:
(1) The Indiana Historical Society established under IC 23-6-3.
(2) A historical society as defined in IC 20-5-17.5-1(a).
(3) The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana.
(4) A professional archeologist or historian associated with a
college or university.
(5) A township trustee.
(6) Any other entity that the division selects.
(b) In conducting a program under subsection (a), the division may
receive gifts and grants under terms, obligations, and liabilities that the
director commissioner considers appropriate. The director
commissioner shall use a gift or grant received under this subsection:
(1) to carry out subsection (a); and
(2) according to the terms of the gift or grant.
(c) At the request of the director, commissioner, the auditor of state
shall establish a trust fund for purposes of holding money received
under subsection (b).
review board.
SECTION 93. IC 14-21-1-27, AS AMENDED BY P.L.14-2000,
SECTION 38, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 27. (a) A person who disturbs buried human
remains shall do the following:
(1) Notify the department within two (2) business days of the time
of the disturbance.
(2) Treat or rebury the human remains in a manner and place
according to rules adopted by the commission review board or a
court order and permit issued by the state department of health
under IC 23-14-57.
(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates
this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
SECTION 94. IC 14-21-1-31 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 31. (a) The commission
review board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this
chapter.
(b) When adopting rules under this chapter the commission review
board shall consider the following:
(1) The rights and interests of landowners.
(2) The sensitivity of human beings for treating human remains
with respect and dignity.
(3) The value of history and archeology as a guide to human
activity.
(4) The importance of amateur archeologists in making historical,
cultural, and archeological discoveries.
(5) Applicable laws, standards, and guidelines for the conduct of
archeology and codes of ethics for participation in archeology.
SECTION 95. IC 14-34-4-10 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 10. (a) The director
may not approve a permit application unless, in addition to the findings
required by section 7 of this chapter, the director states in writing that
the director has considered consulted with the commissioner of the
Indiana library and historical department concerning the effects of
the proposed mining operation on a place listed on or eligible for listing
on the National Register of Historic Places or the Indiana state register
of historic sites and structures.
(b) If the director considers it appropriate in accordance with rules
adopted by the commission under this section, the director may impose
conditions on a permit for the protection of properties or sites listed on
or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or the
Indiana state register of historic sites and structures requiring that:
during which the report is filed.
(c) The Indiana historical bureau division of historic preservation
and archeology shall make reports filed under this section available
for public inspection under IC 5-14-3.
SECTION 99. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPEALED [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005]: IC 5-15-5.1-4; IC 5-15-5.1-18.
SECTION 100. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPEALED
[EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004]: IC 4-23-7.2-14; IC 4-23-7.2-15;
IC 4-23-7.2-16; IC 4-23-7.2-17.
SECTION 101. [EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004] (a) Notwithstanding
IC 4-23-7.2-1, as amended by this act, the following additional
definitions apply to IC 4-23-7.2, as amended by this act:
(1) "Division" means the division of state museums and
historic sites established by IC 14-9-4-1.
(2) "State library" means the Indiana state library established
by IC 4-23-7-3.
(b) Notwithstanding IC 4-23-7.2-7, as amended by this act, funds
that are in the historical bureau publications and educational fund
as of April 1, 2004, are transferred to the state library publications
and educational fund established by IC 4-23-7.2-7, as amended by
this act.
(c) Notwithstanding IC 4-23-7.2-8, as amended by this act, any
duty required by the commissioner of the Indiana library and
historical department shall be performed by the director of the
Indiana state museum.
(d) On April 1, 2004:
(1) all powers, duties, assets, appropriations, fund balances,
and liabilities of the Indiana historical bureau under
IC 4-23-7.2-8, IC 4-23-7.2-10, and IC 4-23-7.2-12, all as
amended by this act, are transferred to the Indiana state
museum; and
(2) all other powers, duties, assets, appropriations, fund
balances, and liabilities of the Indiana historical bureau under
IC 4-23-7.2, as amended by this act, are transferred to the
Indiana state library.
(e) This SECTION expires July 1, 2005.
SECTION 102. [EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005] (a)
Notwithstanding IC 4-23-7-2, as amended by this act, the governor
shall appoint two (2) additional members to the Indiana library
and historical board. The initial terms of office for the two (2)
individuals appointed are as follows:
(1) One (1) member for a term of one (1) year.
(2) One (1) member for a term of three (3) years.
(b) The initial terms begin January 1, 2005.
(c) This SECTION expires July 1, 2008.
SECTION 103. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005] (a) A member of the
Indiana library and historical board appointed under IC 4-23-7-2
(before its amendment by this act) shall continue to serve as a
member of the Indiana library board established by IC 4-23-7-2,
as amended by this act, until the end of the term for which the
member was appointed.
(b) This SECTION expires July 1, 2008.
SECTION 104. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005] (a) The division of
state museums and historic sites of the Indiana library and
historical department, as amended by this act, is a continuation of
the division of state museums and historic sites of the department
of natural resources.
(b) The rules adopted by the natural resources commission
concerning the division of state museums and historic sites of the
department of natural resources shall be treated, after June 30,
2005, as rules of the division of state museums and historic sites of
the Indiana library and historical department.
(c) On July 1, 2005, all powers, duties, assets, appropriations,
fund balances, and liabilities of the department of natural
resources that are attributable to the division of state museums and
historic sites are transferred to the division of state museums and
historic sites of the Indiana library and historical department.
(d) After June 30, 2005, a reference to the department of natural
resources in a statute or rule concerning the division of state
museums and historic sites shall be treated as a reference to the
division of state museums and historic sites of the Indiana library
and historical department.
(e) After June 30, 2005, a reference to the director of the
department of natural resources in a statute or rule concerning the
division of state museums and historic sites shall be treated as a
reference to the director of the division of state museums and
historic sites of the Indiana library and historical department.
SECTION 105. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005] (a) The division of
historic preservation and archeology of the Indiana library and
historical department, as amended by this act, is a continuation of
the division of historic preservation and archeology of the
department of natural resources.
(b) The rules adopted by the natural resources commission
concerning the division of historic preservation and archeology of
the department of natural resources shall be treated, after June 30,
2005, as rules of the division of historic preservation and
archeology of the Indiana library and historical department.
(c) On July 1, 2005, all powers, duties, assets, appropriations,
fund balances, and liabilities of the department of natural
resources that are attributable to the division of historic
preservation and archeology are transferred to the division of
historic preservation and archeology of the Indiana library and
historical department.
(d) After June 30, 2005, a reference to the department of natural
resources in a statute or rule concerning the division of historic
preservation and archeology shall be treated as a reference to the
division of historic preservation and archeology of the Indiana
library and historical department.
(e) After June 30, 2005, a reference to the director of the
department of natural resources in a statute or rule concerning the
division of historic preservation and archeology shall be treated as
a reference to the director of the division of historic preservation
and archeology of the Indiana library and historical department.
SECTION 106. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005] (a) The Indiana state
library of the Indiana library and historical department is a
continuation of the commission on public records (IC 5-15-5.1, as
amended by this act).
(b) The rules adopted by the commission on public records shall
be treated, after June 30, 2005, as rules of the Indiana library
board established by IC 4-23-7-2, as amended by this act.
(c) On July 1, 2005, all powers, duties, assets, appropriations,
fund balances, and liabilities of the commission on public records
are transferred to the Indiana state library of the Indiana library
and historical department.
(d) After June 30, 2005, a reference to the commission on public
records in a statute or rule shall be treated as a reference to the
Indiana state library of the Indiana library and historical
department.
(e) After June 30, 2005, a reference to the oversight committee
on public records in a statute or rule shall be treated as a reference
to the Indiana library board established by IC 4-23-7-2, as
amended by this act.
SECTION 107. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004] (a) The legislative
services agency shall prepare legislation for introduction in the
2005 regular session of the general assembly to organize and
correct statutes affected by the transfer of responsibilities to the
Indiana library and historical department by this act.
(b) This SECTION expires June 30, 2005.
SECTION 108. An emergency is declared for this act.