Indiana § 10-19-7-5 - Repealed

§ 10-19-7-5. Repealed

As added by P.L.188-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2020, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.187-2021, SEC.19.

IC 10-19-8Chapter 8. RepealedRepealed by P.L.249-2019, SEC.9.

IC 10-19-8.1Chapter 8.1. Governor's Security Council

10-19-8.1-1"Fusion center" 10-19-8.1-2Council established 10-19-8.1-3Members 10-19-8.1-4Council expenses; grants 10-19-8.1-5Reimbursement of member expenses 10-19-8.1-6Meetings 10-19-8.1-7Voting 10-19-8.1-8Chairperson 10-19-8.1-9Council duties 10-19-8.1-10Confidential information 10-19-8.1-11Agency cooperation; staff support 10-19-8.1-12Transfer of powers and duties 10-19-8.1-13Reporting requirement

IC 10-19-8.1-1"Fusion center" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fusion center" means the Indiana intelligence fusion center established by IC 10-11-9-2.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

IC 10-19-8.1-2Council established Sec. 2. The governor's security council is established.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

IC 10-19-8.1-3Members Sec. 3. (a) The council consists of the following members:

(1) The governor or the governor's designee.

(2) The executive director of the department of homeland security.

(3) The superintendent of the state police department.

(4) The adjutant general.

(5) The state health commissioner.

(6) The commissioner of the department of environmental management.

(7) The chairman of the Indiana utility regulatory commission.

(8) The director of the department of natural resources or, if designated by the director, the deputy director who manages the bureau of administration.

(9) The chief information officer of the office of technology.

(10) The speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker's designee.

(11) The president pro tempore of the senate or the president pro tempore's designee.

(12) The minority leader of the house of representatives or the minority leader's designee.

(13) The minority leader of the senate or the minority leader's designee.

(b) The members of the council described in subsection (a)(10) through (a)(13) are nonvoting members.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.127-2022, SEC.2; P.L.42-2024, SEC.72.

IC 10-19-8.1-4Council expenses; grants Sec. 4. (a) The expenses of the council shall be paid from appropriations made by the general assembly.

(b) Money received by the council as a grant or a gift is appropriated for the purposes of the grant or the gift.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

IC 10-19-8.1-5Reimbursement of member expenses Sec. 5. (a) Each member of the council who is not a state employee is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is, however, entitled to reimbursement for mileage, travel expenses as provided in IC 4-13-1-4, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(b) Each member of the council who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(c) Each member of the council who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

(d) Expenses paid under subsections (a) and (b) shall be paid from appropriations made to the department of homeland security.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.73.

IC 10-19-8.1-6Meetings Sec. 6. The council may meet as often as is necessary upon the call of the chairperson, but meetings shall be held at least once per calendar year.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

IC 10-19-8.1-7Voting Sec. 7. The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members of the council are required for the council to take action on any measure, including final reports.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

IC 10-19-8.1-8Chairperson Sec. 8. The governor or governor's designee shall serve as the chairperson of the council.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

IC 10-19-8.1-9Council duties Sec. 9. (a) The council shall do the following:

(1) Meet, as often as necessary, to discuss immediate or emerging threats that could impact the safety and security of the state and its residents.

(2) Review the state's counterterrorism plan developed by the department and provide recommendations to enhance the state's capacity to prevent and respond to terrorism.

(3) Review the state's hazard mitigation plan developed by the department and provide recommendations to enhance the state's resiliency for manmade and natural disasters.

(b) The council may create ad hoc advisory groups, task forces, or subcommittees to assist the council with its responsibilities. Persons appointed to advisory groups, task forces, or subcommittees serve for terms as determined by the council.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

IC 10-19-8.1-10Confidential information Sec. 10. (a) The council may receive confidential law enforcement information from the state police department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or other federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies.

(b) For purposes of IC 5-14-1.5 and IC 5-14-3, information received under subsection (a) is confidential.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

IC 10-19-8.1-11Agency cooperation; staff support Sec. 11. (a) All state agencies shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible with the council and the executive director to implement this chapter.

(b) The department of homeland security shall provide staff support to the council.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.74.

IC 10-19-8.1-12Transfer of powers and duties Sec. 12. (a) On July 1, 2019, all powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities of the counterterrorism and security council are transferred to the council, as the successor agency.

(b) On July 1, 2019, all records and property of the counterterrorism and security council, including appropriations and other funds under the control or supervision of the counterterrorism and security council, are transferred to the council, as the successor agency.

(c) After June 30, 2019, any amounts owed to the counterterrorism and security council before July 1, 2019, are considered to be owed to the council, as the successor agency.

(d) After June 30, 2019, a reference to the counterterrorism and security council in a statute, rule, or other document is considered a reference to the council, as the successor agency.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

IC 10-19-8.1-13Reporting requirement Sec. 13. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter, the council shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:

(1) official action taken; and

(2) actionable items considered;

by the council during the preceding two (2) years.

As added by P.L.161-2025, SEC.16.

IC 10-19-9Chapter 9. Public Safety Training

10-19-9-1Repealed 10-19-9-2"Public safety service provider" 10-19-9-3Training program for public safety service providers 10-19-9-4Advanced training programs 10-19-9-5Training facilities 10-19-9-6Studies, surveys, and reports 10-19-9-7Training materials 10-19-9-8Issuance of diplomas and certificates 10-19-9-9Development of provider programs 10-19-9-10Consultation with other persons 10-19-9-11Conditions for use of department's training facilities 10-19-9-12Fee schedules and charges 10-19-9-13Gifts and grants 10-19-9-14Implementation of duties 10-19-9-15Rules