Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 283: Library governance.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 283 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Library governance. Primary sponsor: Gary Byrne (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2025): Senators Tomes and Young M added as coauthors.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Eliminates the authority of public libraries to impose an ad valorem property tax as a "taxing unit". Requires a public library to prepare and submit a recommended annual budget to the fiscal body of the county in which the territory of the public library is located to provide the revenues necessary for the operation and maintenance of the public library by a special tax levy, a specific appropriation, or both. Provides that a special tax levy for public library purposes is included in the calculation of the maximum permissible property tax levy for the county.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Byrne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Jim Tomes | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Mike Young | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senators Tomes and Young M added as coauthors
- Authored by Senator Byrne
- First reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy