Ind. Code ch. 8-25-8

in effect

Ind. Code § 8-25-8-1 Applicability

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an eligible county other than Marion County. As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 8-25-8-2 "Board"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the board of commissioners of an eligible county. As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 8-25-8-3 Foundation established; purpose

Sec. 3. The board shall establish a foundation that is organized as a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to solicit and accept private funding, gifts, donations, bequests, devises, and contributions to meet the requirements of IC 8-25-3-6(a). As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 8-25-8-4 Use of money collected by foundation

Sec. 4. A foundation established under section 3 of this chapter: (1) shall use money received under section 3 of this chapter to: (A) fund in part a public transportation project authorized under this article as required by IC 8-25-3-6(a); and (B) carry out the purposes and programs of the foundation under this chapter; and (2) may deposit money received under section 3 of this chapter in an account or fund that is: (A) administered by the foundation; and (B) not part of the state or county treasury. As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 8-25-8-5 Governance of foundation

Sec. 5. The foundation established under section 3 of this chapter is governed by a board of directors consisting of at least seven (7) voting members appointed by the board. As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 8-25-8-6 Terms of foundation board members

Sec. 6. The members appointed under section 5 of this chapter shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years but may be removed by the board for cause. As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 8-25-8-7 Official action of foundation by majority vote

Sec. 7. The affirmative votes of a majority of the members of the board of directors are required for the foundation to take any official action. As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 8-25-8-8 Necessary agreements authorized

Sec. 8. The fiscal body of an eligible county, the board, or any other entity authorized to carry out a public transportation project under IC 8-25-4 in the eligible county may enter into any agreement necessary with the foundation to meet the requirements of IC 8-25-3-6(a) and carry out the purposes of this chapter. As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/8Fetched: 10/17/2026