Legislators slowing down big overhaul of state boards

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 651

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Indiana lawmakers are dialing back the push to eliminate dozens of state boards, including the proposed abolishment of the Natural Resources Commission.

Changes made to House Bill 1003 by an Indiana Senate committee on Wednesday also delay the elimination or merger of most of the effective boards by six months until July 1, 2027. It also reestablishes a board overseeing the state’s workforce training programs that legislators dissolved last year.

Republican legislators …

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