Policy Committee Directs Regional Chamber Positions on Key Legislation
The Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana has established its positions on the emerging legislation being filed at the Statehouse in the 2012 short session. Read our stance on individual bills below.
The next policy meeting to discuss and vote on the new issues will be Friday, January 27th at noon in our office. Any member is entitled to participate on the policy committee. This committee serves as the action engine of the Regional Chamber, and offers you the opportunity to shape our positions on key legislation.
Support:
HB 1005 — Nepotism; conflict of interest.
HB 1119 — Use tax nexus and collection.
HB 1130 — County options for delinquent property taxes.
SB 0057 — Inheritance tax and estate tax.
SB 0301 — Extra heavy duty highways.
SB 0311 — Fiscal impact review for environmental rules.
SB 0314 — Public deposit insurance fund.
SB 0361 — State provision and use of communications service
Up for discussion on 1/27:
HB 1151 — Work sharing unemployment benefit.
HB 1241 — Rural entrepreneurship areas.
HB 1248 — New markets job growth tax credit.
SB 0098 — County highway maintenance funding.
SB 0105 — Redevelopment commission members.
SB 0110 – Local government issues.
SB 0319 — Certified technology parks.
2011 Legislative Year in Review
The Regional Chamber was effective in advancing policy priorities in the 2011 Indiana General Assembly
Click here to for complete report on 2011 legislation supported and opposed by the Regional Chamber.
Competitive Business Climate
The Regional Chamber supports tax, regulatory, employment, and economic development policies that allow and encourage Northeast Indiana businesses to compete and thrive in a global economy. We will promote efforts to advance Northeast Indiana’s core industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Business/Food Processing, Defense, Financial Services, Medical Devices and Transportation & Logistics.
21st Century Talent
Northeast Indiana has a vibrant, talented workforce that captures the attention of the world. We will advance policies that expand employer access to a qualified workforce, improve education at the pre-k, k-12 and post-secondary levels so students have the skills necessary for success in the 21st Century, promote a school financing system and educational structure that improves learning outcomes in a financially responsible manner, and promote lifelong learning, continuing/adult education and workforce training.
World Class Infrastructure
A strong and modern infrastructure is essential to Northeast Indiana’s economy. We encourage policies that support creatively financed, sustainable, future-ready infrastructure that connects our region to the world.
