Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1101: Regional economic development.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
Requires the Indiana economic development corporation (IEDC) to designate 15 economic development regions throughout Indiana. Establishes a regional economic development commission (commission) for each economic development region. Provides for the membership of each commission. Requires each commission to establish or designate a primary administrative entity (entity) to carry out a strategic comprehensive economic development plan for the region. Sets forth the duties of a commission and entity.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning economic development.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning economic development. SECTION 1. IC 36-7-43 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 43. Regional Economic Development Commissions Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "applicable tax credit" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-28-2-1.5. Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to a regional economic development commission established under section 9 of this chapter. Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "corporation" refers to the Indiana economic development corporation established by IC 5-28-3-1. Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "development authority" includes: (1) the northwest Indiana regional development authority established by IC 36-7.5-2-1; (2) a regional development authority established under 2026 IN 1101--LS 6384/DI IC 36-7.6-2-3; (3) a regional development authority established under IC 36-7.7-3-1; (4) the northeast Indiana strategic development commission established by IC 36-7-39-3; and (5) any other regional development authority established by statute. Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "economic development region" refers to an economic development region designated by the corporation under section 8 of this chapter. Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "governing body" refers to: (1) in the case of the northwest Indiana regional development authority established by IC 36-7.5-2-1, the development board appointed …
Sponsors
- Dave Heine (R, HD-085) · primary sponsor
- Craig Snow (R, HD-022)
- Lehman, Matt (R)
Latest actions
- : Authored by Representative Heine
- : Coauthored by Representatives Snow, Lehman
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Subjects: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AGENCIES; Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), AGENCIES; Generally
Common questions
- What is HB1101?
- HB1101 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Regional economic development.
- What does HB1101 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning economic development.
- What is the status of HB1101?
- In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Representative Heine (January 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1101?
- Dave Heine (R, HD-085), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1101?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1101
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