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2007 Legislation
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- Senate Bill 0001 - Indiana Commerce Connector and Illiana Expressway
- Senate Bill 53 - Six-month review process to gauge savings, impact on state employees and quality of service to public.
- Senate Bill 0456 - Outsourcing relief. Requires approval by the legislative council of state contracts that: (1) result in outsourced employees; and (2) total at least $10 million.
- Senate Bill 0577 - Lottery. Authorizes the State Lottery Commission, the Indiana Gaming Commission, and the Indiana Finance Authority to enter into a management agreement for the operation of the lottery. Establishes the Hoosier Hope scholarship program. Establishes the World Class Scholar program.
- House Bill 1045 - Review the savings associated with a proposed contract. A bid made by state employees would receive "ultimate preference" even if more other bids are cheaper.
- House Bill 1062 - Review any contract of more than $15 million. No contract could be longer than governor's term of office.
- House Bill 1811 - Education public-private partnership. Establishes the center for excellence in mathematics, science, engineering, and biomedical education as a public-private partnership to assist school corporations and postsecondary educational institutions in developing programs in those areas.
In The News
Local news items can be found on the second floor Newspaper Division.
- Evans, Tim. “FSSA chief defends privatization deal - Roob says massive report typifies outdated system; critics unswayed”. Indianapolis Star, 11 January 2007, pg. B02.
- Evans, Tim. “Senator asks state official to halt FSSA privatization”. Indianapolis Star, 10 January 2007, pg. B02.
- Kim, Theodore. “Lottery suitors plentiful - Daniels says interest is high; in Miami, he'll woo businesses, Bowl”. Indianapolis Star, 2 February 2007, pg. B02.
- Schneider, Mary Beth. “Hoosier Lottery lease deadline passes - Governor's office is mum on how many firms would like to take control of lottery”. Indianapolis Star, 30 January 2007, pg. B02.
- Schneider, Mary Beth. “1 taboo word likely not to be heard”. Indianapolis Star, 16 January 2007, pg. A04.
- Schneider, Mary Beth. "State pursues help to plan lottery lease- Governor says move would fight brain drain; House speaker says Daniels is being too hasty". Indianapolis Star, 20 January 2007, pg. B01.
The following links have been selected to guide you beyond the library
- Reason.org
- Reforming Government Through Competition By Mitchell E. Daniels, Governor of Indiana