Ind. Code § 9-13-3-1 "Commission"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the electric vehicle product commission established by section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
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in effectInd. Code § 9-13-3-2 "Electric vehicle product"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "electric vehicle product" means a battery powered electric vehicle, an alternative powertrain technology vehicle, a hydrogen powered vehicle, or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and charging stations needed to promote the use of those vehicles.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-3 Establishment of electronic vehicle product commission
Sec. 3. The electric vehicle product commission is established.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-4 Commission composition
Sec. 4. The commission consists of ten (10) members, the majority of which must be Indiana residents, appointed as follows:
(1) Six (6) members who are Indiana residents, or are employed by a business with a nexus in Indiana, appointed by the governor. Two (2) members shall be representatives of the automotive vehicle and component manufacturing industry. One (1) member shall be a representative of a labor union representing workers in the automotive vehicle and component manufacturing industry. One (1) member shall be a representative of Energy Systems Network. One (1) member shall be a representative of the Battery Innovation Center. One (1) member shall be a member or employee of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, as recommended to the governor by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
(2) Four (4) members of the general assembly who are appointed under section 6 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-5 Chairperson; terms
Sec. 5. (a) The governor shall annually designate one (1) of the members appointed under section 4(1) of this chapter as chairperson of the commission.
(b) Members of the commission appointed under section 4(1) of this chapter serve a four (4) year term that expires June 30, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-6 Legislative members
Sec. 6. (a) Four (4) members of the general assembly shall be appointed as members of the commission as follows:
(1) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint two (2) members of the house of representatives, both of whom may not be members of the same political party.
(2) The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint two (2) members of the senate, both of whom may not be members of the same political party.
(b) A member of the commission appointed under subsection (a) serves a two (2) year term that expires June 30 of an odd-numbered year.
(c) A vacancy under subsection (a) shall be filled by the officer who appointed the vacating legislative member. A legislative member appointed under this subsection serves until the end of the unexpired term of the member's predecessor.
(d) A member of the commission appointed under this section may be reappointed.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-7 Quorum
Sec. 7. Six (6) members of the commission constitute a quorum.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-8 Authority of the commission
Sec. 8. The commission is responsible for making all policy decisions relating to the duties and powers of the commission.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-9 Reimbursement of member expenses
Sec. 9. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage, traveling 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. Expenses incurred under this subsection shall be paid out of the funds appropriated to the lieutenant governor.
(b) Each member of the commission who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on 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.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-10 Purpose of commission
Sec. 10. The purposes of the commission are to:
(1) evaluate the inventory of existing electric vehicle product facilities and production capability;
(2) evaluate the inventory of skilled and nonskilled workers in the electric vehicle product industry;
(3) evaluate opportunities and needs for training within the electric vehicle product industry;
(4) determine if training centers promoting careers in the electric vehicle product industry should be created or transitioned from traditional automotive industry training centers;
(5) identify existing manufacturing competencies within the traditional automotive industry and determine how the existing competencies could be leveraged to increase the production of electric vehicles;
(6) identify and evaluate opportunities for growth within the electric vehicle product industry;
(7) identify and document results from previous instances of retooling and transforming manufacturing facilities in the automotive industry; and
(8) identify opportunities for research and development within the electric vehicle product industry.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-11 Annual report
Sec. 11. The commission shall submit an annual report to the Indiana economic development corporation. The report must include a description of all activities undertaken by the commission during the prior state fiscal year. The commission shall submit the report:
(1) not later than September 30 of each year; and
(2) in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-12 Chapter expiration
Sec. 12. This chapter expires December 31, 2026.
As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
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