Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1245: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning utilities.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
IURC study of data centers.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources. SUMMARY: Natural resource entrance fees. Allows counties that meet certain criteria to adopt an ordinance to impose a surcharge of not more than $1 in addition to the fees charged by the department of natural resources (department) for entry into certain state parks and recreation areas. Provides that the surcharge may not be imposed on an annual state park pass holder. Requires the department to collect and to report and pay the surcharge to each county treasurer. Provides that the surcharge collected is to.
From the introduced text, May 16, 2026:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources. SUMMARY: Natural resource entrance fees. Allows counties that meet certain criteria to adopt an ordinance to impose a surcharge of not more than $1 in addition to the fees charged by the department of natural resources (department) for entry into certain state parks and recreation areas. Provides that the surcharge may not be imposed on an annual state park pass holder. Requires the department to collect and to report and pay the surcharge to each county treasurer. Provides that the surcharge collected is to be used for certain purposes.
Sponsors
- Robin Shackleford (D, HD-098) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
- : Authored by Representative Shackleford
Subjects: GENERAL ASSEMBLY; Generally, AGENCIES; Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)