Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission.
Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission. Establishes the Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission, including six members appointed by the governor and five members appointed under Illinois law, to discuss and recommend whether it is advisable to adjust the boundaries between the two states.
HB1008 aims to create a special commission to study the boundary between Indiana and Illinois and recommend whether any changes are advisable. The commission would have six members appointed by the Indiana governor and five appointed by the Illinois governor, ensuring a balanced view from both states.
This bill would directly affect residents and local governments along the Indiana-Illinois border. If the commission finds that a boundary adjustment is advisable, it could lead to changes in how local governments operate, which areas are taxed, and how resources are managed. However, the final decision on any boundary changes would require approval from both states’ legislatures and governors.
HB1008 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and has since passed through both the Indiana House and Senate. It was signed by the Governor on May 1, 2025, and became law as Public Law 148. This means the commission will soon be established, and the boundary adjustment process will begin.
