IC 8-23-27-1 "Committee"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the Illiana
expressway proposal review committee established by section 4 of
this chapter. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-2 "Illiana expressway"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "Illiana expressway" refers to a
new interstate quality highway connecting Interstate Highway 57 in
Illinois to Interstate Highway 65 in Indiana. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-3 "Study"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "study" refers to the study
described in section 14 of this chapter. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-4 Committee established
Sec. 4. The Illiana expressway proposal review committee is
established. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-5 Membership of committee
Sec. 5. (a) The committee consists of eight (8) voting members
appointed as follows:
(1) Four (4) members of the senate, not more than two (2) of
whom may be from the same political party, to be appointed by
the president pro tempore of the senate.
(2) Four (4) members of the house of representatives, not more
than two (2) of whom may be from the same political party, to
be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) At least two (2) of the members appointed under subsection
(a)(1) and at least two (2) of the members appointed under
subsection (a)(2) must represent a district that encompasses all or
part of Lake County.
(c) A vacancy on the committee shall be filled by the appointing
authority.
(d) Initial appointments to the committee must be made before
July 1, 2007. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-6 Appointment of chairperson
Sec. 6. (a) The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint
a member of the committee to serve as chairperson of the committee
from January 1 through December 31 of odd-numbered years.
(b) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a
member of the committee to serve as chairperson of the committee
from January 1 through December 31 of even-numbered years. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-7 Duties of committee
Sec. 7. The committee shall do the following:
(1) Take and review the study presented to the committee under
section 14 of this chapter, testimony, and other information
provided to the committee by the Indiana department of
transportation, other state agencies or federal agencies, and the
public concerning the proposed Illiana expressway project.
(2) Prepare a report to be submitted to the governor and to the
legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6
regarding the committee's determination of whether the
proposed Illiana expressway project is recommended by the
committee. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-8 Meetings at call of chairperson
Sec. 8. The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-9 Operating policies
Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the committee
shall operate under the policies governing study committees adopted
by the legislative council, including the requirement of filing an
annual report in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(b) The committee may meet at any time during the calendar year. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-10 Quorum; votes required to take action
Sec. 10. (a) Five (5) members of the committee constitute a
quorum.
(b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members
appointed to the committee are required for the committee to take
action on any measure. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-11 Staff support
Sec. 11. The legislative services agency shall provide staff support
for the committee. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-12 Compensation; expenses
Sec. 12. Each member of the committee appointed under this
chapter is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on
legislative study committees established by the legislative council. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-13 Testimony by department
Sec. 13. Representatives of the Indiana department of
transportation shall testify before the committee upon request of the
chairperson. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-14 Study by department
Sec. 14. The department shall conduct an independent study to:
(1) perform a needs assessment of an Illiana expressway; and
(2) identify a highway alignment corridor for an Illiana
expressway.
The department may use any part of a study conducted before April
29, 2007, to comply with this section. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-15 Report by department
Sec. 15. (a) Before July 1, 2009, the department shall present a
report to:
(1) the members of the committee in an electronic format under
IC 5-14-6; and
(2) the governor;
that presents the findings of the study conducted under section 14 of
this chapter and includes sufficient background for the members of
the committee and the governor to evaluate the findings presented in
the study.
(b) The report required by subsection (a) must include at least the
following:
(1) A description of the need for an Illiana expressway.
(2) An evaluation concerning the feasibility of an Illiana
expressway, including the following:
(A) Projections for acquisition costs and eminent domain
issues.
(B) Expected use of the proposed expressway and any toll
revenues.
(C) Expected construction costs.
(D) Expected operating and maintenance costs.
(E) Options for funding acquisition, construction, operation,
and maintenance costs.
(3) A description of the department's recommended route for an
Illiana expressway, including the following:
(A) Traffic projections showing expected use and relief of
traffic congestion.
(B) Alternative routes.
(C) Economic impact studies on the proposed route and
affected areas.
(4) Any other information that is necessary or appropriate to
assist the general assembly in evaluating the Illiana expressway
project. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-16 Sources of payment for study
Sec. 16. The department may pay for the study conducted under
section 14 of this chapter from any funds available to the department.
The amount expended for the study may not exceed one million
dollars ($1,000,000). As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-1 "Committee"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the Illiana
expressway proposal review committee established by section 4 of
this chapter. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-2 "Illiana expressway"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "Illiana expressway" refers to a
new interstate quality highway connecting Interstate Highway 57 in
Illinois to Interstate Highway 65 in Indiana. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-3 "Study"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "study" refers to the study
described in section 14 of this chapter. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-4 Committee established
Sec. 4. The Illiana expressway proposal review committee is
established. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-5 Membership of committee
Sec. 5. (a) The committee consists of eight (8) voting members
appointed as follows:
(1) Four (4) members of the senate, not more than two (2) of
whom may be from the same political party, to be appointed by
the president pro tempore of the senate.
(2) Four (4) members of the house of representatives, not more
than two (2) of whom may be from the same political party, to
be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) At least two (2) of the members appointed under subsection
(a)(1) and at least two (2) of the members appointed under
subsection (a)(2) must represent a district that encompasses all or
part of Lake County.
(c) A vacancy on the committee shall be filled by the appointing
authority.
(d) Initial appointments to the committee must be made before
July 1, 2007. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-6 Appointment of chairperson
Sec. 6. (a) The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint
a member of the committee to serve as chairperson of the committee
from January 1 through December 31 of odd-numbered years.
(b) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a
member of the committee to serve as chairperson of the committee
from January 1 through December 31 of even-numbered years. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-7 Duties of committee
Sec. 7. The committee shall do the following:
(1) Take and review the study presented to the committee under
section 14 of this chapter, testimony, and other information
provided to the committee by the Indiana department of
transportation, other state agencies or federal agencies, and the
public concerning the proposed Illiana expressway project.
(2) Prepare a report to be submitted to the governor and to the
legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6
regarding the committee's determination of whether the
proposed Illiana expressway project is recommended by the
committee. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-8 Meetings at call of chairperson
Sec. 8. The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-9 Operating policies
Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the committee
shall operate under the policies governing study committees adopted
by the legislative council, including the requirement of filing an
annual report in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(b) The committee may meet at any time during the calendar year. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-10 Quorum; votes required to take action
Sec. 10. (a) Five (5) members of the committee constitute a
quorum.
(b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members
appointed to the committee are required for the committee to take
action on any measure. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-11 Staff support
Sec. 11. The legislative services agency shall provide staff support
for the committee. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-12 Compensation; expenses
Sec. 12. Each member of the committee appointed under this
chapter is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on
legislative study committees established by the legislative council. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-13 Testimony by department
Sec. 13. Representatives of the Indiana department of
transportation shall testify before the committee upon request of the
chairperson. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-14 Study by department
Sec. 14. The department shall conduct an independent study to:
(1) perform a needs assessment of an Illiana expressway; and
(2) identify a highway alignment corridor for an Illiana
expressway.
The department may use any part of a study conducted before April
29, 2007, to comply with this section. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-15 Report by department
Sec. 15. (a) Before July 1, 2009, the department shall present a
report to:
(1) the members of the committee in an electronic format under
IC 5-14-6; and
(2) the governor;
that presents the findings of the study conducted under section 14 of
this chapter and includes sufficient background for the members of
the committee and the governor to evaluate the findings presented in
the study.
(b) The report required by subsection (a) must include at least the
following:
(1) A description of the need for an Illiana expressway.
(2) An evaluation concerning the feasibility of an Illiana
expressway, including the following:
(A) Projections for acquisition costs and eminent domain
issues.
(B) Expected use of the proposed expressway and any toll
revenues.
(C) Expected construction costs.
(D) Expected operating and maintenance costs.
(E) Options for funding acquisition, construction, operation,
and maintenance costs.
(3) A description of the department's recommended route for an
Illiana expressway, including the following:
(A) Traffic projections showing expected use and relief of
traffic congestion.
(B) Alternative routes.
(C) Economic impact studies on the proposed route and
affected areas.
(4) Any other information that is necessary or appropriate to
assist the general assembly in evaluating the Illiana expressway
project. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-16 Sources of payment for study
Sec. 16. The department may pay for the study conducted under
section 14 of this chapter from any funds available to the department.
The amount expended for the study may not exceed one million
dollars ($1,000,000). As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-1 "Committee"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the Illiana
expressway proposal review committee established by section 4 of
this chapter. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-2 "Illiana expressway"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "Illiana expressway" refers to a
new interstate quality highway connecting Interstate Highway 57 in
Illinois to Interstate Highway 65 in Indiana. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-3 "Study"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "study" refers to the study
described in section 14 of this chapter. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-4 Committee established
Sec. 4. The Illiana expressway proposal review committee is
established. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-5 Membership of committee
Sec. 5. (a) The committee consists of eight (8) voting members
appointed as follows:
(1) Four (4) members of the senate, not more than two (2) of
whom may be from the same political party, to be appointed by
the president pro tempore of the senate.
(2) Four (4) members of the house of representatives, not more
than two (2) of whom may be from the same political party, to
be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) At least two (2) of the members appointed under subsection
(a)(1) and at least two (2) of the members appointed under
subsection (a)(2) must represent a district that encompasses all or
part of Lake County.
(c) A vacancy on the committee shall be filled by the appointing
authority.
(d) Initial appointments to the committee must be made before
July 1, 2007. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-6 Appointment of chairperson
Sec. 6. (a) The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint
a member of the committee to serve as chairperson of the committee
from January 1 through December 31 of odd-numbered years.
(b) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a
member of the committee to serve as chairperson of the committee
from January 1 through December 31 of even-numbered years. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-7 Duties of committee
Sec. 7. The committee shall do the following:
(1) Take and review the study presented to the committee under
section 14 of this chapter, testimony, and other information
provided to the committee by the Indiana department of
transportation, other state agencies or federal agencies, and the
public concerning the proposed Illiana expressway project.
(2) Prepare a report to be submitted to the governor and to the
legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6
regarding the committee's determination of whether the
proposed Illiana expressway project is recommended by the
committee. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-8 Meetings at call of chairperson
Sec. 8. The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-9 Operating policies
Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the committee
shall operate under the policies governing study committees adopted
by the legislative council, including the requirement of filing an
annual report in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(b) The committee may meet at any time during the calendar year. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-10 Quorum; votes required to take action
Sec. 10. (a) Five (5) members of the committee constitute a
quorum.
(b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members
appointed to the committee are required for the committee to take
action on any measure. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-11 Staff support
Sec. 11. The legislative services agency shall provide staff support
for the committee. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-12 Compensation; expenses
Sec. 12. Each member of the committee appointed under this
chapter is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on
legislative study committees established by the legislative council. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-13 Testimony by department
Sec. 13. Representatives of the Indiana department of
transportation shall testify before the committee upon request of the
chairperson. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-14 Study by department
Sec. 14. The department shall conduct an independent study to:
(1) perform a needs assessment of an Illiana expressway; and
(2) identify a highway alignment corridor for an Illiana
expressway.
The department may use any part of a study conducted before April
29, 2007, to comply with this section. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-15 Report by department
Sec. 15. (a) Before July 1, 2009, the department shall present a
report to:
(1) the members of the committee in an electronic format under
IC 5-14-6; and
(2) the governor;
that presents the findings of the study conducted under section 14 of
this chapter and includes sufficient background for the members of
the committee and the governor to evaluate the findings presented in
the study.
(b) The report required by subsection (a) must include at least the
following:
(1) A description of the need for an Illiana expressway.
(2) An evaluation concerning the feasibility of an Illiana
expressway, including the following:
(A) Projections for acquisition costs and eminent domain
issues.
(B) Expected use of the proposed expressway and any toll
revenues.
(C) Expected construction costs.
(D) Expected operating and maintenance costs.
(E) Options for funding acquisition, construction, operation,
and maintenance costs.
(3) A description of the department's recommended route for an
Illiana expressway, including the following:
(A) Traffic projections showing expected use and relief of
traffic congestion.
(B) Alternative routes.
(C) Economic impact studies on the proposed route and
affected areas.
(4) Any other information that is necessary or appropriate to
assist the general assembly in evaluating the Illiana expressway
project. As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
IC 8-23-27-16 Sources of payment for study
Sec. 16. The department may pay for the study conducted under
section 14 of this chapter from any funds available to the department.
The amount expended for the study may not exceed one million
dollars ($1,000,000). As added by P.L.203-2007, SEC.8.
