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HB 1196

Membership of aviation boards.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Bartels and 4 co-sponsors

Indiana law adjusts aviation board membership composition and eligibility requirements to reshape governance structure of state airport oversight bodies.

Public Law 18
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Bill Summary · HB 1196

Legislative bill overview

HB 1196 modifies the composition and membership requirements for Indiana's aviation boards, altering how these governing bodies are structured and who can serve on them. The bill became law on April 1, 2025, after passing through both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly and receiving gubernatorial approval.

Why is this important

Aviation boards oversee airport operations, safety standards, and development across Indiana. Changes to board membership directly affect decision-making authority, representation of stakeholder interests, and the qualifications required for positions managing critical transportation infrastructure and public safety responsibilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Qualification changes: Alterations to membership eligibility criteria may either raise or lower professional standards, affecting expertise levels on aviation boards
  • Representation concerns: Modified board composition could shift influence between different stakeholder groups (commercial operators, local governments, general aviation interests, public representatives)
  • Implementation timeline: How existing board members transition under new requirements and whether grandfathering provisions exist for current appointees

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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