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HR12 • 2026

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.

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.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Edward DeLaney
Last action
2026-01-27
Official status
Introduced House Resolution (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific information on the duration of the committee's operation or what actions will be taken based on its findings and recommendations, leaving these points uncertain.

House Select Committee on Economic Development Oversight

This bill establishes a special committee in the House to investigate how Indiana uses money for economic development and suggests ways to improve transparency and better manage public funds.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates a new committee called the House Select Committee on Accountability and Handling of Economic Development Appropriations.
  • The committee will study financial, administrative, and procedural practices of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and its affiliated entities.
  • It will make findings and recommendations for improved transparency and stewardship of public funds.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Members of Congress who serve on the new committee
  • Indiana Economic Development Corporation and its affiliated entities

Terms To Know

Economic Development Corporation
A group that helps businesses grow in a state by providing support, funding, or other resources.
Appropriations
Money given by the government to fund specific projects or programs.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how long the committee will operate.
  • It is unclear what actions, if any, will be taken based on the committee's findings and recommendations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 House

    Authored by Representative DeLaney

  2. 2026-01-27 House

    First reading: referred to the Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform

Official Summary Text

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.

Current Bill Text

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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.

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.