3/14/07-A bill has died that would have created a 15-member committee to review privatization proposals of more than $15 million before they could be implemented.
Sponsored by Rep. Joe Micon, D-West Lafayette, HB1062 missed a deadline to advance, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have required the panel to be made up of lawmakers and representatives from labor, business and higher education. Public hearings would have been held to gather input and make recommendations on final approval to the governor.
The bill also would have limited the length of privatization contracts to make sure they don't exceed the governor's term of office.
In addition, the bill would have required state agencies looking to privatize a program to prepare a plan that would include estimates on the cost savings that would result as well as the effect on state workers.

1/9/07-A bill in the House Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee would create a 15-member committee to review privatization proposals of more than $15 million before they could be implemented.
Sponsored by Rep. Joe Mincon, D-West Lafayette, HB1062 would require the panel to be made up of lawmakers and representatives from labor, business and higher education. Public hearings would be held to gather input and make recommendations on final approval to the governor.
The bill also would limit the length of privatization contracts to make sure they don't exceed the governor's term of office.
In addition, the bill would require state agencies looking to privatize a program to prepare a plan that would include estimates on the cost savings that would result as well as the effect on state workers.
For bill status, call (317) 232-9856.