Rural utility infrastructure.
Rural utility infrastructure. Establishes the rural utility infrastructure grant fund (fund) for the purpose of providing grants to specified eligible entities to use in obtaining the utility infrastructure required to meet the growing demand for utility service in rural areas in Indiana. Provides that the fund shall be administered by the Indiana economic development corporation (corporation) or its successor. Requires the corporation to adopt rules to implement these provisions.
HB1645 aims to create a grant fund to support the development of utility infrastructure in rural areas of Indiana. This bill seeks to establish the Rural Utility Infrastructure Grant Fund, which would provide grants to eligible entities for improving utility services in underserved rural regions. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation or its successor will administer the fund and must adopt rules to implement these provisions.
This bill would primarily benefit rural communities in Indiana by improving access to utility services, which can enhance the quality of life and support economic development in these areas. It targets the need for better infrastructure in regions where such services are currently lacking or under-developed.
As of January 21, 2025, HB1645 has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications. Representative Tony Isa is the primary sponsor of this bill.