CHAPTER 12. STEEL INDUSTRY

IC 5-28-12
     Chapter 12. Steel Industry

IC 5-28-12-1
Examination of laws, problems, and matters relating to steel industry
    
Sec. 1. The corporation shall conduct an examination of:
        (1) Indiana and federal statutes, rules, and regulations that either encourage or discourage production and consumption of Indiana steel;
        (2) the problems currently faced by the Indiana steel industry, including foreign competition and the economic climate for the steel industry in Indiana; and
        (3) any other matters considered relevant to the future of the steel industry in Indiana.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-12-2
Studies; annual report; meetings; assistance
    
Sec. 2. (a) The corporation shall conduct appropriate studies and present an annual report to the legislative council and a summary letter to the general assembly through the legislative council not later than December 1 each year. The report must address the following issues:
        (1) Ways in which the use of Indiana steel can be expanded in Indiana and the world.
        (2) Ways in which any additional problems included in the examination conducted under section 1 of this chapter may be remedied.
        (3) The modification, if any, of state statutes or rules.
The report and the letter must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
    (b) The corporation may request officials of governmental agencies in Indiana to attend its meetings and provide technical assistance and information as requested by the corporation.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-12-3
Advising state and local government officials
    
Sec. 3. The corporation shall, upon request, advise state and local government officials on questions and matters affecting the steel industry.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-12-4

Funding
    
Sec. 4. Funding for the corporation's activities shall be derived from funds appropriated to the corporation. Funds required for any third party studies approved by the corporation must come from contributions by the steel industry or other interested parties, as well

as those funds that may be made available to the corporation. However, it is anticipated that the combined existing technical resources of the various participating institutions, organizations, and agencies will satisfy the corporation's technical support requirements.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.