SB 491: Annexation of property for an industrial park. - Indiana

Senate Bill (H) → Senate Bill (S) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended and renumbered from SB 491 to ES 491 (Engrossed Senate Bill) with updated dates reflecting its progression through the legislative process. The changes include adding House sponsors (Rowray, Pierce K) and recording additional legislative actions including second and third readings, passage votes, and committee reports. The bill number changed from SB to ES indicating it has been formally engrossed after passing the House.

Scope change

No substantive policy changes to the bill's scope or applicability; changes are primarily procedural and administrative reflecting the bill's legislative journey.

TIMELINE

Added House sponsors (Rowray, Pierce K) and recorded House action dates including first reading, committee referral, and passage vote

Added second reading date (February 17) and third reading date (February 20) with final vote results (Yeas 48, nays 0)

TECHNICAL

Updated bill number from SB 491 to ES 491 to reflect engrossed status and changed dates from February 14 to March 25, 2025

Updated digest reference number from DI 87 to DI 140 to reflect current legislative status

Enrolled Senate Bill (S) → Senate Bill (H) · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends Indiana's annexation laws to allow municipalities to annex noncontiguous property for industrial parks, expanding the types of facilities that qualify for annexation beyond just wastewater and water treatment facilities. The bill also updates the list of counties eligible for this expanded annexation power and clarifies the reversion process if the industrial park is not used as intended.

Scope change

The bill expands municipal annexation authority to include noncontiguous property designated for industrial parks, whereas the previous version only allowed annexation for specific facilities like airports, wastewater facilities, landfills, golf courses, hospitals, police stations, and solar facilities.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a new category allowing municipalities to annex noncontiguous property for industrial parks containing one or more businesses, provided the property is owned by the municipality or a consenting property owner.

Updated the list of counties eligible for expanded annexation powers to reflect current population thresholds, removing outdated county population ranges.

REQUIREMENT

Modified the reversion clause to clarify that territory annexed for industrial parks must be used as such within five years, or it reverts to the previous jurisdiction if unused for at least one year.

TECHNICAL

Removed the enrolled act designation and replaced it with the standard Senate Bill format, updating the document header and digest information.

Introduced Senate Bill (S) → Enrolled Senate Bill (S) · 1 edit · Apr 22, 2025

MINOR

The bill was transitioned from an introduced Senate Bill to an enrolled Senate Act, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the governor's signature. The substantive content of the bill regarding annexation rules for industrial parks and other noncontiguous properties remains the same, with no policy changes to the actual law text.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the only difference is the document status from introduced to enrolled.

TECHNICAL

Document status changed from 'Introduced Senate Bill' to 'Senate Enrolled Act', indicating legislative passage and final approval.

Annexation of property for an industrial park.

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