Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HR12: Establishing a House Select Committee on Accountability and Handling of Economic Development Appropriations to investigate the financial, administrative, and procedural practices of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and its affiliated entities, and to make findings and recommendations for improved transparency and stewardship of public funds.
Status: In committee, January 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
*HR1511* January 27, 2026 HOUSE RESOLUTION No. Introduced by: DeLaney ____________________________________ January 27, 2026, read first time and referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform. A HOUSE RESOLUTION establishing a House Select Committee on Accountability and Handling of Economic Development Appropriations to investigate the financial, administrative, and procedural practices of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and its affiliated entities, and to make findings and recommendations for improved transparency and stewardship of public funds. Whereas, The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) was established as a public instrumentality of the State of Indiana to advance economic prosperity, attract investment, and promote job creation across the state; Whereas, The IEDC operates in connection with the Indiana Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (IEDF), a nonprofit subsidiary corporation created by Indiana Code 5-28-5-13 to solicit and administer private donations to support the IEDC's HR 12--HR 1511/DI mission; Whereas, A forensic review of the IEDC and its affiliated entities, covering the period from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024, identified deficiencies in governance, oversight, and fiscal control; Whereas, The audit report cited instances of noncompetitive or no-bid contracts, insufficient documentation of expenses, and inadequate internal review processes; Whereas, The report also found donor relationships between contributors to the IEDF and entities receiving financial incentives, contracts, or payments from the IEDC, creating the appearance of conflicts …
Sponsors
- Edward DeLaney (D, HD-086) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to the Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
- : Authored by Representative DeLaney
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS; General Assembly; Task Forces and Committees
Common questions
- What is HR12?
- HR12 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishing a House Select Committee on Accountability and Handling of Economic Development Appropriations to investigate the financial, administrative, and procedural practices of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and its affiliated entities, and to make findings and recommendations for improved transparency and stewardship of public funds.
- What is the status of HR12?
- In committee as of January 27, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to the Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform (January 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR12?
- Edward DeLaney (D, HD-086).
- Where is the official record for HR12?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/hr0012
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