HB1315

Township reorganization.

Chamber Passed·2/3/26

Indiana HB1315 reorganizes certain townships by dissolving them and transferring their powers, duties, offices, and property to a municipality or.

Indiana HB1315 outlines the reorganization of specific townships by dissolving them and transferring their powers, duties, offices, and property to a designated municipality or county. Effective January 1, 2028, townships meeting certain criteria must adopt a resolution by June 1, 2026, designating a municipality or county to reorganize with. The bill details the process for creating a reorganization plan, the transfer of township services, and the handling of township assets and liabilities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 55–44 · Feb 3
Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House - Third reading

55 Yea

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44 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jan 22

12:00 AM

House Ways and Means Hearing

Jan 13

8:30 AM

House Local Government Hearing

History

Feb 5

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government

Feb 3

House

Referred to the Senate

Feb 2

House

Senate sponsors: Senators Garten, Johnson T