FailedFiled Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: Michael Karickhoff (Republican)
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Representatives Moed, Baird added as coauthors
Jan 13, 2026
Summary
The bill lets Indiana counties, cities, or towns establish tourism improvement districts after a petition signed by a majority of business owners. Those districts could levy special assessments, issue bonds, and hire a nonprofit to manage tourism projects, while excluding residential properties. It failed to pass the House.
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