Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIndianaIntroduced
HB 1003: Boards and commissions.
Steve Bartels
HB 1003 status: Introduced — Public Law 152 (updated Mar 12, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
56OUT OF 100
Score:56/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Creates the agricultural promotion and regulation task force to study various agriculture related topics. Makes changes to requirements for the readoption of administrative rules. Repeals, merges, consolidates, or otherwise modifies various boards, commissions, and other governmental bodies. Modifies or establishes various funds. Makes changes to the membership, duties, and operations of various boards, commissions, and other governmental bodies. Expands the applicability of a statute concerning county hospital governance to Perry County, Spencer County, and Orange County. Repeals the fire prevention and building safety commission (commission). Transfers the commission's responsibilities and administrative rules to the department of homeland security. Makes certain changes to the administration of building and safety statutes and building and safety codes. Makes technical corrections. Makes an appropriation.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Consolidation of boards may reduce long-term administrative costs
- Streamlined regulatory structures for businesses
- Appropriation provides funding for new operational mandates
Risks
- Potential short-term costs associated with board restructuring
- Uncertainty for industries during transition of regulatory authority
- Complexity in adjusting to new administrative rulemaking procedures
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Standardized hospital governance for Perry, Spencer, and Orange counties
- Improved clarity in local government administrative structures
- Potential for more efficient public service delivery
Risks
- Possible reduction in local autonomy for affected county hospitals
- Loss of specialized focus from repealed commissions
- Concerns regarding representation after board mergers
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Centralization of fire and building safety under IDHS
- Legislative review of existing boards and commissions
- Enhanced scrutiny of administrative rule readoption
Risks
- Consolidation may diminish independent oversight bodies
- Reduced number of public-facing boards limits participation
- Risk of regulatory capture under centralized agency authority
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Consolidation of fire safety codes under one authority
- Streamlined building and safety statute administration
- Integrated response capacity under Department of Homeland Security
Risks
- Loss of specialized focus from the fire prevention commission
- Potential disruption to building safety permitting during transition
- IDHS may lack specific technical depth of former commission
03
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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